The National Identification Authority (NIA) has officially confirmed the payment of the 20% Operational Support Allowance owed to its staff for the period spanning January to July 2025.
This resolution follows a nationwide strike by NIA employees, which was sparked by the Ministry of Finance’s failure to provide a definitive timeline or commitment regarding the allowance—reportedly the only benefit staff receive beyond their basic salary.
At a media briefing, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, announced that all outstanding payments had been settled.“I’m happy to announce that the 20% Staff Operational Allowance is being paid and the arrears from January to July have been cleared,” he stated.
Darlas also extended appreciation to NIA staff and stakeholders for their patience and solidarity throughout the industrial action.
“The NIA was established to manage a credible, secure, and universal identity system. We assure the public that our systems remain robust and fully compliant with legal and data protection standards,” he added.
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