Deputy Interior Minister showcases Ghana Card success at Africa conference
The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has highlighted the nation’s significant progress in implementing a comprehensive National Identification System at the ongoing Digital Government Africa Conference 2025 in Zambia.
During a panel discussion, Mr Terlabi underscored the Ghana Card’s importance in advancing good governance, digital growth, and access to financial services.
He described the underlying National Identification System as the foundation of Ghana’s digital economy, allowing for more efficient access to crucial services for citizens.
“The Ghana Card has been instrumental in improving access to public services, promoting financial inclusion, and deepening participation in our digital society,” the Deputy Minister said.
He explained that the government has made deliberate efforts to reach all citizens by deploying mobile registration teams to remote areas, integrating ID registration with school enrolments and health facilities, and linking birth registration to the Ghana Card system.
Stating that data protection is a top priority, Mr Terlabi referenced the nation’s Data Protection Act and solid technical safeguards, including encrypted databases and biometric authentication mechanisms, to assure the safety of citizens’ information.
“Our approach ensures that citizens’ information is secure, private, and used responsibly. Ghana’s experience demonstrates that trust, accessibility, and innovation are key to a sustainable digital identity ecosystem,” he noted.
The Deputy Minister further stated that Ghana is committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the continent to advance digital governance.
“We aim to inspire inclusive growth and development across Africa. Ghana stands ready to collaborate, exchange experiences, and learn from our fellow nations,” he added.
The Digital Government Africa Conference 2025, opened by the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, brought together policymakers, innovators, and experts from across Africa to deliberate on the future of digital identity, governance, and economic transformation on the continent.
