The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George has announced that Government will undertake a new biometric SIM registration exercise to strengthen the security and reliability of Ghana’s telecommunication sectors.
Answering questions on the floor of the House, the Minister stated that the Electronic Communications Numbering Resource Registration exercise will address gaps identified in the previous SIM registration process.
The Minister further explained that the new system will introduce real-time biometric verification through the National Identification Authority (NIA) to curb SIM swap fraud, mobile money fraud, identity theft and the use of unverified SIM cards.
He added that the exercise will be backed by stronger cybersecurity measures and a new legal framework to improve consumer protection and the integrity of the National SIM Register.
The Communication Minister noted that subscribers will be able to register remotely using compatible smartphones, while additional registration centres, appointment systems and mobile registration teams will improve access, particularly for people in underserved communities.
