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El Samuels, MBN360 News
The Office of the President has announced a moratorium on the procurement and use of independent biometric Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) by all Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The directive, issued by Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, aims to ensure efficient resource use, data security, and standardization of biometric identification systems across public institutions.
The moratorium takes effect immediately and applies to all national and subnational government entities, including state corporations and regulatory agencies. MDAs are prohibited from procuring, developing, or deploying independent AFIS, operating parallel biometric databases, verifying identities using only ocular inspection of the Ghana Card, or entering into new biometric system contracts without presidential approval.: MDAs currently operating independent biometric systems are required to integrate with the National Identification System of the National Identification Authority (NIA) within six months. The NIA will provide technical support to facilitate integration and harmonization of data. This move is designed to verify identities, prevent duplication, improve interoperability, enhance data security, and reduce costs associated with maintaining multiple biometric databases.
The Minister for the Interior will oversee the implementation of the moratorium and ensure compliance. Any unauthorized procurement will be deemed illegal, and the directive will remain in force until further notice. The government’s commitment to a unified, secure, and efficient national identification framework is reinforced through this directive.
