Staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA), under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), have declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in protest over delayed allowances and unmet compensation agreements.
The industrial action follows months of unsuccessful negotiations with the Ministry of Finance regarding the payment of the Operational Support Allowance—the only supplementary benefit available to NIA staff.
Speaking to Adom News, PSWU General Secretary Bernard Adjei criticised the government for failing to honour commitments made in 2024.
“All we are demanding is for the government to pay attention to our allowances, salaries, and other conditions of service,” he stated.
Mr. Adjei explained that although the allowance was agreed upon in July 2024 and disbursed between August and December, no payments have been made since January 2025, despite repeated appeals for clarity and action.
“This allowance was the product of months of negotiation, and yet, there’s been no communication or payment plan from the Ministry of Finance,” he lamented, adding that the strike had become inevitable due to persistent government inaction.
“This decision was not taken lightly. It is a last resort reflecting the deep frustration of staff who have endured neglect for far too long,” Mr. Adjei emphasised.
This is not the first time NIA staff have embarked on industrial action. In June 2024, a similar walkout over stalled allowances temporarily halted NIA operations nationwide.
The PSWU, in a statement released Monday, June 23, confirmed that all efforts to resolve the issue amicably had failed and that staff would not return to work until their demands are met.
The strike is expected to severely impact essential NIA services across the country, including the issuance of Ghana Cards—adding further strain to Ghana’s public service delivery and increasing pressure on the government to respond to worker grievances.
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