The ongoing strike staged by National Identification Authority (NIA) staff has caused significant inconvenience to numerous applicants in the Ashanti Region, depriving them of vital services.
Commencing on Monday, June 10, 2024, the strike was formally declared by the Public Services Workers Union on Sunday.
The reasons cited include dissatisfaction with working conditions and the government’s prolonged delay in addressing negotiation issues and specific allowances for the institution.
Despite a prior postponement of a strike notice in March 2024, facilitated by the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, the lack of progress in negotiations has compelled the union to take industrial action.
Consequently, all NIA facilities, spanning district, regional, and premium centers, have suspended operations, leaving applicants stranded and frustrated.
Many individuals, having traveled from distant locations, urgently require the Ghana card but are unable to obtain it due to the strike.
In media interviews, affected applicants have voiced their distress, emphasizing the critical importance of the Ghana card for various purposes and expressing concern over the severe disruption caused by the strike.
Applicants are now urging swift action from the government and relevant authorities to address the NIA’s grievances. They fear that prolonged strike action will exacerbate the situation and have detrimental effects if not resolved promptly.