Ghana Card to service as student ID from primary to university – NIA boss

The Director of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Wisdom Yayra Deku, has disclosed plans for the Ghana Card to serve as a unified student identification card from primary school through to the tertiary level.

According to him, the initiative will allow students to use a single identification number throughout their educational journey, making it easier for the government to track their academic progression and maintain reliable student records.

Speaking about the initiative, Deku explained that the Ghana Card would become the central identification document for students.

“Now, the Ministry of Education will make your Ghana Card your student ID, right from childhood, from primary school,” he stated.

He further explained that the system would enable the government to track students from basic school through secondary and tertiary education, including their transition into the job market.

“The card number becomes the unique identifier,” he added.

Deku also commended former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the vision behind the Ghana Card, arguing that its expanded use would strengthen national identification and data management.

He further suggested that the card would eventually become essential for conducting transactions and accessing government services.

His comments have renewed discussions about the Ghana Card, particularly against the backdrop of the National Democratic Congress’ previous criticism of the initiative while in opposition.

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According to NIA Director Wisdom Yayra Deku, Dr. Bawumia deserves commendation for the vision behind the Ghana Card, which is set to become both a primary school identification card and a necessity for conducting transactions. These comments stand in sharp contrast to the firm stance the NDC previously took against the card during their time in opposition. #Bawumia2028

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