The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the creation of more than 120 employment opportunities through the the rollout of its 24-hour Prestige Centres across Ghana.
The initiative according to the authority will see more than 20 centres established in different parts of the country, allowing members of the public to access the services of the authority outside its traditional working hours.
Announcing this during a tour of the Authority’s first 24-hour Prestige Centre in Accra,Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, explained that the centres would run a three-shift system to ensure services are not only available outside traditional working hours but also accessible around the clock.
He added that two more centres will be opened in Kumasi over the weekend, with additional facilities expected to follow in other parts of the country.
Mr. Deku also added that services will include first-time Ghana Card registration, replacement of lost or damaged cards and the updating of personal information.
He stressed that this will not only help NIA extend its reach but also create employment opportunities for young people.
“We are opening about 20 centres and we hope to create over 120 employment opportunities through private entities who have applied for the NIA Prestige Centre,” he said.
Mr. Deku stressed that the growing importance of the Ghana Card makes it necessary for the NIA to provide more flexible and convenient access to its services, particularly for individuals who need urgent replacements or updates to their records.
The move forms part of efforts to support the government’s 24-hour economy agenda while improving access to essential identification services.
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