Omanghana
National Identification Authority has officially called off its nationwide strike action, paving the way for all district offices and registration centers across the country to resume full operations.
The industrial action, which began on May 13, lasted less than 48 hours before a breakthrough was reached following intervention from key government institutions.
Government Agencies Step In
The resolution came after the involvement of the National Labor Commission, alongside the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Ministry of Finance.
According to reports, the Public Services Workers’ Union agreed to comply with a directive instructing workers to return to their posts while discussions continue over the migration report and revised conditions of service.
NIA Services Resume Nationwide
With the strike suspended, all NIA services are expected to return to normal beginning Friday morning.
This includes:
- New national ID registrations
- Ghana Card distributions
- Card replacement services
- Premium registration services
Citizens who had appointments interrupted by the strike are expected to be attended to as operations normalize nationwide.
Important Updates for Applicants
Individuals planning to visit NIA offices should also take note of recent policy changes affecting registration and card replacement services.
New Fees Introduced
- First-time registration for citizens under 25 years now costs GH¢30.
- Replacement of lost or damaged Ghana Cards now attracts a GH¢200 fee.
Payroll Verification Deadline Raises Urgency
The development comes at a critical time as the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department continues its nationwide verification exercise.
Government payroll workers have been directed to verify their NIA details or risk having their salaries suspended, increasing the urgency for many citizens seeking NIA services following the strike suspension.
The NIA is expected to continue negotiations with worker representatives in the coming days while maintaining operations at all service centers nationwide.
Source: Omanghana
