NIA arrests six, terminates appointment of seven others over alleged extortion at Galaka registration centre
The National Identification Authority (NIA) in Ghana has arrested six staff members and fired seven others following allegations of extortion during a child registration exercise. The authority emphasized that registration services are free and that misconduct will not be tolerated.
Why it matters
This highlights efforts to combat corruption in public service delivery and maintain the integrity of national identification systems.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has taken disciplinary action following reports of alleged extortion during the recently concluded free Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged 6 to 14 at the Galaka registration centre in the Upper East Region.
According to the Authority, six staff members identified by parents of applicants as having demanded money before registering their children have been arrested by the Bawku West District Police and are assisting with investigations.
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