The National Identification Authority (NIA) has commenced a one-month mop-up registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged between six and 14 years in the Volta and Oti Regions following the successful completion of its recent mass registration exercise.

‎The exercise, which began on June 4, 2026, and is expected to end on July 3, 2026, is aimed at registering eligible children who were unable to participate during the main registration exercise.

‎In a statement signed by the Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NIA, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the Authority expressed gratitude to parents, guardians, traditional leaders, the Ghana Education Service, the National Health Insurance Authority, the media, and other stakeholders for their support in ensuring the success of the initial exercise.

‎According to the NIA, the mop-up exercise forms part of its commitment to ensuring that every eligible Ghanaian child is captured on the National Identity Register.

‎The exercise is being conducted across 13 districts in the Volta Region, namely South Tongu, Adaklu, Ketu South, Akatsi South, Kpando Municipal, Hohoe Municipal, South Dayi, North Tongu, North Dayi, Afadzato South, Central Tongu, Ho West, and Ho Municipal.

‎In the Oti Region, registration centres have been established in Krachi Nchumuru, Kadjebi, Biakoye, Krachi East, Nkwanta South, Guan, Nkwanta North, Jasikan, and Krachi West districts.

‎The Authority indicated that registration activities will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at designated schools and registration centres within the selected districts.

‎The NIA further reminded the public that the exercise is strictly reserved for Ghanaian children and cautioned against the provision of false information during registration.

‎“Any person who knowingly provides false information or facilitates the registration of a non-Ghanaian commits an offence and is liable to prosecution,” the statement warned.

‎The Authority reiterated its commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and reliable National Identity Register that ensures every eligible Ghanaian is recognised, protected, and counted.

‎The NIA is encouraging parents and guardians whose children missed the initial registration exercise to take advantage of the mop-up exercise before the July 3 deadline.

‎Sompaonline.com/Bismarck Oppong