The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George has disclosed that the SIM card re-registration exercise in Accra is expected to be queue-free, thanks to a streamlined process designed to make registration more efficient and convenient for citizens.
He revealed this during his visit to Margins ID Group (Intelligent Card Production Systems) on Tuesday in Accra.
According to the Minister, Citizens will register their SIM cards online, reducing the need for physical visits to registration centers.
“The system will automatically verify citizen information, reducing manual processing times” he stated.
Mr George noted that the streamlined process will save citizens time and improve accuracy, making the registration experience more convenient.
“With the June launch approaching, citizens can look forward to a hassle-free SIM card registration experience” he added.
The SIM card re-registration exercise was initiated in 2021, with several extensions granted due to low participation rates. This exercise mandates that all SIM card holders re-register their cards using their Ghana Card, the country’s national identity document.
Despite these efforts, millions of active SIM cards remain unregistered, leading the government to extend the registration deadline.
This situation has raised concerns among Ghanaians regarding data security, particularly the risk of fraudulent registrations through the mobile app.
In response, the government aims to enhance national security by reducing fraudulent activities linked to unregistered SIM cards and to ensure accurate data on valid SIMs for better industry regulation.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
