Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has described the Ghana Card as a key gateway to financial inclusion, healthcare access, telecommunications services and participation in Ghana’s digital economy.
Speaking at the 20th anniversary launch of the National Identification Authority in Accra on May 21, 2026, the Minister said the national identification system has become a critical pillar of governance, security and economic transformation.
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The event, held at the Alisa Hotel under the theme “Reflecting on the Past, Securing the Future,” marked two decades of the Authority’s operations.
According to the Minister, the NIA has evolved from what he described as a conceptual initiative in 2006 into a resilient biometric identity system supporting national security and expanding access to essential services.
He noted that the Ghana Card now plays an important role in facilitating access to banking, healthcare, telecommunications and other public services while supporting digital governance and national development.
The anniversary event also highlighted the NIA’s contribution to building an integrated national identity system in Ghana over the past 20 years.
