Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has described the Ghana Card as a critical national asset that has evolved beyond a basic identification document into a powerful tool for national security, governance and economic inclusion.

Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Launch of the National Identification Authority in Accra on Thursday, May 21, 2026, he noted that the NIA has undergone significant transformation since its establishment in 2006 despite the challenges and limited resources that marked its early years.

According to him, the Authority has grown from what was once a conceptual initiative into a resilient and technologically advanced biometric identity ecosystem serving millions of Ghanaians.

“Building a national identity system is a continuous journey, one that must evolve alongside our people, our economy, and our national aspirations,” Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak stated.

The Minister explained that government will focus on achieving universal identity coverage to ensure every Ghanaian is captured within the system, safeguarding the integrity and security of citizens’ data, and promoting innovation to make identity services more efficient and accessible.

Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak also reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting the NIA and urged staff, stakeholders and development partners to sustain the institution’s progress and continue advancing identity management systems within the sub-region.

He maintained that the Ghana Card remains a vital tool for inclusion and easier access to services across the country.

He further outlined three major priorities government intends to pursue to strengthen the country’s identity management system.

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