The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed reports suggesting that the validity period of the Ghana Card will be reduced from ten years.
In a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, the Authority clarified that the card “remains valid for 10 years from the date of issuance, after which it must be renewed as required by law.”
The NIA explained that comments made by its Executive Secretary, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, had been misinterpreted. According to the Authority, Mr. Deku did not announce a policy change but rather indicated that future reviews might consider shorter update intervals due to technological advancements.
It stressed that the current ten-year renewal requirement is still in force, noting that the duration was established because the card itself has a lifespan of a decade, during which cardholders’ personal features are also expected to change.
The NIA therefore urged the public to disregard misinformation on the matter and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a secure and future-ready identification system for Ghanaians.
Source: Adomonline
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