The government has invested ¢135 million in the National Identification Programme since January 2024, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has stated.
The investment he announced forms part of the efforts aimed at digitising the economy.
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the government, is committed to ensuring that every citizen becomes part of the revival of the local economy.
The amount invested in the National ID programme is to enhance economic participation and efficiency, he emphasised.
Presenting the 2024 mid-year budget review in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Dr. Amin Adam said: “Mr Speaker, to advance our digitalisation drive and expand our unique identification system, we have invested about 135 million Ghana Cedis in the National Identification Programme since January 2024.”
“Mr. Speaker, this significant progress has been underpinned by an environment of enhanced and inclusive engagements with key stakeholders. These engagements have provided useful feedback, improved understanding and bolstered cooperation.”
“Mr. Speaker, the stabilisation is real. We are determined to stay the course of our fiscal consolidation programme. Increased attention will continue to be given to prudent management of approved expenditures and improved revenue mobilisation,” he stated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
