Staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA), under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), have temporarily suspended their nationwide strike.
The industrial action, which began on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, followed months of unsuccessful negotiations with the Ministry of Finance regarding the payment of the Operational Support Allowance—the only supplementary benefit available to NIA staff.
The suspension was announced in a public notice issued on Sunday, June 29, and signed by the NIA’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Williams Ampomah E. Darlas.
Mr. Ampomah explained that the decision followed extensive engagements with key stakeholders, including the National Labour Commission (NLC), the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Finance, and the leadership of the PSWU.
“Management acknowledges and appreciates the good faith demonstrated by the Union and wishes to assure all staff that their legitimate concerns remain a priority and will continue to receive the urgent attention they deserve,” the statement added.
The NIA also expressed regret over any inconvenience caused during the period of industrial action and thanked the public for their patience and understanding.
The Authority has assured that all its offices and registration centres nationwide will resume full operations on Monday, June 30, 2025.
It further reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality, efficient, and reliable identification services to Ghanaians in fulfilment of its national mandate.
Read NIA’s statement below:
