The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) has commended the National Identification Authority (NIA) on plans to introduce an e-wallet feature on the Ghana card.
The new feature will allow the Ghana Card to function like an ATM card, expanding its use beyond identification to digital financial transactions and payment services.
This announcement follows months of policy engagement, thought leadership, and public campaigns by ACDT, which highlighted the card’s potential to transform Ghana’s financial landscape.
According to ACDT, the Ghana Card could serve as a secure national digital identity, a financial access tool to boost banking and payments, and a platform for interoperability within Ghana’s digital economy.
Earlier this year, ACDT published several opinion pieces and engaged key stakeholders to push for the card’s full integration into banking operations.
ACDT has commended the NIA for what it describes as a “forward-looking policy direction” and pledged its support for initiatives that promote financial inclusion, digital innovation, and socioeconomic growth across the continent.
“This development is not only a win for Ghana but also a model for other African nations seeking to leverage digital identity systems to accelerate economic development,” ACDT stated.
In a statement, ACDT noted that the development is not only a win for Ghana but also sets a strong example for other African countries seeking to leverage digital identity systems to accelerate socioeconomic growth.
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