The National Identification Authority (NIA) has increased the fees charged for various services it provides to the public, effective February 2, 2026.
This is in accordance with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2512), passed by Parliament in November 2025.
The Authority, in a statement, said the Ghana Card has evolved into critical national infrastructure, and its long-term sustainability requires periodic, modest fee realignment.
“The last fee review for NIA services was proposed in 2022 and approved in 2023, based on cost assumptions at that time. The NIA has operated under the 2023 fee structure for over two years, during which operating costs have increased cumulatively without corresponding fee adjustments,” it highlighted.
Acknowledging the exchange rate stability, the NIA stated that the key cost drivers of the National Identification System, including technology licensing, cybersecurity services, utilities, logistics, and personnel, remain elevated and are largely non-reversible.
The NIA assured the public that the revised fees will be applied transparently and responsibly, emphasising that every adjustment is aimed at strengthening the national identity system to support governance, service delivery, financial inclusion, and national development.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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