Also known as: Mr Deku · Mr. Deku · Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku
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Joy Online
… AI must serve Africa’s development Addressing the gathering on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Mr Wisdom Kwaku Deku, Lt. …
Morgan International Community School marks 13th anniversary, celebrates 10th graduating classThe Ghanaian Times
… This was announced yesterday by the Chief Executive Officer of NIA, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, during a special media tour of the NIA Prestige Centre at Labone, near Indulge Restaurant in Accra. …
NIA to roll out more 24-Hour Prestige Registration Centres across GhanaJoy Online
… The Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, announced the plans on Wednesday, August 12, during a tour of the Authority’s first 24-hour Prestige Centre in Accra. …
NIA to create over 120 jobs as it rolls out 24-hour Prestige CentresJoy Online
… Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, Executive Secretary of the NIA, said the Authority would embark on nationwide public education campaigns in English and local languages to educate citizens and institutions on the new legal requirements. …
Biometric verification of Ghana Card now mandatory – Interior MinisterJoy Online
… Chief Executive Officer of the NIA, Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku, disclosed this in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem programme, on Thursday, July 23, explaining that the Authority has already extended its services to all district offices across the 16 regions. …
Ghana Card services to run 24 hours as NIA expands operationsJoy Online
… Wisdom Kwaku Deku, reflected on the institution’s journey from its early development stages to its current role as a key pillar in Ghana’s governance and digital systems. …
Ghana Card is gateway to national services – Interior Minister as NIA marks 20 years in operationJoy Online
The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Kwaku Deku, has announced major reforms aimed at deepening the use of Ghana’s national identity system, including plans to make biometric verification mandatory for all transactions. …
NIA pushes mandatory biometric verification as digital identity reforms expandJoy Online
… Executive Secretary Wisdom Kwaku Deku disclosed that the backlog was resolved in 2025 through coordinated efforts with technical partners and the supply of blank cards to district offices, enabling faster printing and distribution nationwide. …
NIA clears 640,000 card backlog, expands nationwide and Diaspora operationsJoy Online
The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Kwaku Deku, has stated that the Ghana Card has significantly improved identity verification and inclusion across the country, while gaining international recognition within the ECOWAS sub-region and be …
Ghana Card accepted at over 44,000 airports worldwide as a mode of identification – NIA bossJoy Online
… Speaking on the exercise, Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, said the move forms part of efforts to expand access to the national identity system and ensure children are captured early for future public services. …
NIA targets 3.1 million children as Ghana Card registration for ages 6–14 resumes May 5Morgan International Community School celebrated its 13th anniversary and 10th graduating class in Gomoa Manso, Central Region, under the theme "Innovation with Purpose: Shaping Africa's Future in the Age of AI," with speakers urging graduates to use artificial intelligence responsibly for Africa's development.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Morgan International Community School celebrated its 13th anniversary and 10th graduating class in Gomoa Manso, Central Region, under the theme "Innovation with Purpose: Shaping Africa's Future in the Age of AI," with speakers urging graduates to use artificial intelligence responsibly for Africa's development.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority is rolling out more Prestige 24-Hour Registration Centres across Ghana, with plans to establish about 20 centres nationwide in partnership with private sector players. The initiative is expected to create approximately 120 direct jobs and ensure citizens can access Ghana Card services at all times.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Identification Authority is expanding 24-hour Prestige Centres across Ghana—opening about 20 centres to provide Ghana Card services outside traditional working hours. The initiative will create over 120 employment opportunities through private operators and support the government's 24-hour economy agenda.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister announced that biometric verification of the Ghana Card is now the mandatory standard for identity verification in Ghana, replacing visual inspection and photocopying. The requirement was introduced under Legislative Instrument 2523 and came into force on June 9, 2026, with the aim of protecting personal data, strengthening the national identification system, and reducing identity theft and fraud.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority says it is expanding operations to provide 24-hour Ghana Card services, with new prestige centres launching next week and about 120 additional staff employed to operate on a three-shift system, aimed at serving people unable to visit offices during regular working hours.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has celebrated 20 years of operation, with the Interior Minister describing the Ghana Card as a central gateway to accessing finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and other national services. The government outlined priorities including universal enrolment coverage, strengthened data protection, and deepened innovation in identity services.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has announced reforms to deepen Ghana's national identity system, including proposed amendments before Parliament to make biometric verification mandatory for all transactions. The NIA has also resumed nationwide child registration and resolved technical challenges affecting registration of children aged zero to five, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 16.9.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has resolved a backlog of over 640,000 Ghana Cards through supply of blank cards to district offices, with successful printing and distribution completed by September 2025. The authority is now operating in 11 Ghana Missions abroad and plans further expansion to Spain, the United Arab Emirates, China, South Korea, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority Executive Secretary says the Ghana Card is recognised as a valid travel document within ECOWAS and accepted at more than 44,000 airports globally. The NIA has registered over 19.4 million Ghanaians aged 15 and above and issued over 18.7 million Ghana Cards.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority is targeting about 3.1 million children nationwide for Ghana Card registration, with the exercise resuming on Tuesday, May 5, starting in Volta and Oti Regions before extending countrywide in phases. Each phase is expected to run for at least 21 days, conducted in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority to improve data coordination.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →