By Ghana News
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Trust Stamp has signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) to provide tokenised identity services aimed at boosting the country’s digital identity infrastructure.
The agreement, announced on Monday, September 15, 2025, in a press release grants Trust Stamp an initial two-year exclusivity period, extendable by mutual consent, to work with the NIA in developing a comprehensive long-term contract.
The arrangement will focus on digital identity implementation and tokenisation services, supported by a revenue-sharing model.
The NIA maintains Ghana’s National Identity Register (NIR), which houses biometric and biographic data of citizens and eligible residents. The system underpins the Ghana Card, a biometric national identity card that is used for banking, SIM registration, ECOWAS travel, public services, and a wide range of private sector transactions.
Speaking on the agreement, Gareth N. Genner, Group CEO of Trust Stamp, said: “NIA is the foundation of Ghana’s digital economy and governance infrastructure. NIA’s work impacts everything from elections to mobile money to cross-border trade, and it is a privilege to work with the dynamic and farsighted NIA team.”
He added that Ghana’s digital identity system would not only enhance governance but also accelerate growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “Africa stands at the brink of a digital and economic revolution. Establishing a tokenised digital infrastructure for recording births, marriages, deaths, and asserting electronic identity will not only empower citizens but also unlock immense economic value,” Mr Genner noted.
According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, countries adopting digital ID systems could unlock between 3 and 13 per cent of GDP growth by 2030. With Ghana’s population nearing 35 million, more than half under the age of 25, and an economy driven by gold, cocoa, and oil exports, Trust Stamp believes the initiative could play a critical role in positioning the country for greater cross-border commerce and financial inclusion.
The MoU also provides for the creation of a Joint Working Team to design the long-term partnership framework, ensuring collaboration between Trust Stamp, the NIA, and government ministries, agencies, and private sector players who rely on the Ghana Card system.
Trust Stamp, listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, provides AI-powered identity and fraud-prevention solutions across banking, finance, healthcare, real estate, and humanitarian services.
