The Corporate Affairs Officer of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Theodie Addo-Dankwa, revealed that minors taking part in the upcoming Ghana Card Registration on October 7, 2024, will be required to present either a valid passport, birth certificate, or, where applicable, a certificate of acquired citizenship.

During a Stakeholder Engagement in Accra on September 26, 2024, focusing on the registration of Ghanaians aged 6 to 14 years, she mentioned that in the absence of these documents, the child would have to go through a vouching process.

"The vouching process allows for the biological parents, the legal guardian of the child, a relative which includes an auntie or grandparents.

It must be noted that all these categories of persons must be above 18 years of sound mind and must be Ghanaian and equally possess their Ghana Card," she explained.

She stated that at the registration centres, essential information about the minors taking part in the exercise would be required.

"At the registration centre, the questions that will be asked will be the full name of the child, date of birth, place of birth of the child, nationality and hometown.

A form will be signed by the person who is representing the child. The Ghana Card of that person will be equally taken," she noted.

The government's initiative to register minors aims to include every citizen in the national identification system, enhancing both the accuracy and accessibility of identification for all.

During the first phase, the registration process will be conducted in specific schools across different districts, streamlining the enrolment process for eligible children.