Northern RCC Ghana

𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘

A high-level regional stakeholder engagement meeting on the registration of children between the ages of six (6) and fourteen (14) years under the National Identification System has been held at the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) Conference Hall in Tamale on Wednesday, 20th May, 2026.

The meeting, organized by the National Identification Authority, brought together key government institutions and stakeholders to deliberate on strategies aimed at ensuring a successful and smooth registration exercise across the Northern Region.

The delegation from the national headquarters of the National Identification Authority was led by the Deputy Executive Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Naziru Seidu, who explained that the stakeholder engagement formed part of preparations toward the nationwide registration of children within the targeted age bracket onto the Ghana Card system.

According to him, the discussions centered on practical ways of conducting the registration exercise effectively, intensifying public education and information dissemination, as well as ensuring adequate security arrangements throughout the exercise.

Alhaji Naziru disclosed that the registration exercise has already commenced in the Volta and Oti Regions, where over eighty thousand (80,000) children have so far been successfully registered. He noted that the Northern Region is the next target area and is tentatively scheduled to begin the exercise from 11th June, 2026.

He further revealed that the registration process in the Northern Region would largely be school-based, with registration teams expected to move to various basic schools across the region to register eligible children. He stressed that the approach was intended to make the process more accessible, efficient, and convenient for parents, guardians, and school authorities.

The delegation emphasized the importance of collaboration among state institutions, educational authorities, security agencies, health officials, and community leaders in ensuring a hitch-free exercise. They appealed to stakeholders to support public sensitization efforts to encourage parents and guardians to make their children available for registration.

Participants at the meeting actively contributed ideas and recommendations on how to ensure the successful implementation of the exercise in the region. Key among the participants were the Regional Police Commander, the Regional Information Officer, the Regional Director of National Commission for Civic Education, the Regional Education Director, officials from the Ghana Health Service, the Regional Director of the Department of Children, as well as representatives from the Northern Regional Coordinating Council.

The stakeholders highlighted the need for effective coordination, community engagement, security deployment, and sustained public education to avoid misinformation and ensure maximum participation during the exercise.

Speaking on behalf of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council, the Director of Administration, Abdul Rahaman Ahmed Baba, expressed appreciation to the National Identification Authority for the initiative.

He described the registration exercise as a significant national intervention that would help strengthen Ghana’s identification system and improve access to essential services for children. He assured the Authority of the full support and cooperation of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council toward the successful implementation of the exercise.

Mr. Abdul Rahaman Ahmed Baba further urged all stakeholders to work collectively to ensure that eligible children across the region are captured under the national identification database, stressing that the exercise would contribute immensely to planning and service delivery in sectors such as education, healthcare, and social protection.

The meeting ended with a shared commitment among stakeholders to intensify awareness creation and institutional collaboration ahead of the commencement of the registration exercise in the Northern Region next month.

𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗜𝗖𝗧

The Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with civil society organisations and development actors to promote inclusive growth, digital transformation, and sustainable development across the Northern Region.

The Minister made the remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Northern Regional Economic Development Planning Officer (REDPO), Mr. Isaac Mwangu, during the launch of the 2025 Annual Report of Savana Signatures held on Thursday, 14th May 2026, at the organisation’s office in Tamale.

The event brought together development partners, representatives of government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society actors, members of the media, and other distinguished guests to reflect on the organisation’s achievements and impact over the past year.

Speaking on behalf of the Regional Minister, Mr. Isaac Mwangu described the report, titled “A Defining Year of Resilience, Innovation, and People-Centred Action,” as timely and reflective of the realities many institutions and communities in Ghana faced in 2025 amid economic and funding challenges.

According to him, despite disruptions and growing socio-economic pressures, organisations such as Savana Signatures remained resilient and continued to support vulnerable communities through innovative and impactful interventions.

He noted that the launch of the report was not only about presenting achievements, but also about celebrating resilience, recognising partnerships, and honouring the lives transformed through deliberate and people-centred interventions, particularly through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Mr. Mwangu commended Savana Signatures for sustaining its commitment to inclusive development through programmes focused on Human Capital Development, Sustainable Environmental Management and Resilience, Social Inclusion, as well as Technology, Innovation, and Training.

He particularly praised the organisation’s focus on empowering young people, women, and vulnerable groups through digital inclusion initiatives, stating that such efforts align with government’s broader vision of accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.

He highlighted key interventions undertaken by the organisation, including Girls in ICT training programmes, ICT support and pedagogy training for teachers, digital skills development for women entrepreneurs, and youth empowerment initiatives aimed at preparing young people for opportunities within the digital economy.

According to him, these initiatives contribute significantly to skills development, gender equality, and inclusive participation in economic and civic life in line with Ghana’s National Gender Policy Framework for 2025–2034.

The REDPO further lauded Savana Signatures for promoting social accountability and inclusion through initiatives such as the Transport Sector Improvement Project and the “Your Voice 4 Matter” initiative, which provide platforms for citizen engagement and democratic participation.

He stressed that sustainable development can only be achieved when communities are treated not merely as beneficiaries, but as active participants in shaping their own future through local capacity building and inclusive engagement.

Mr. Mwangu reiterated government’s commitment to collaboration in addressing key challenges such as unemployment, climate vulnerability, digital exclusion, and limited access to quality education and information, especially within underserved communities.

He congratulated the leadership, staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries of Savana Signatures for their dedication and officially launched the Savana Signatures 2025 Annual Report on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister.
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