Monrovia, Liberia – 76 days have been added to the required national identity card registration term by the Liberian government. The decision was made following a turbulent launch that sparked outrage across. The lack of proper infrastructure, long queues, and poor communication prevented millions of people from receiving service.
The National Identification Registry states that the deadline for both international and domestic residents to pick up their ID cards is August 31.
Numerous people said they were not provided the necessary assistance. Mr. Andrew Peters, the Registry’s executive director, said during a recent news conference that the public’s complaints are handled seriously.
With its strong ties to growth, security, and government, a nation’s national ID system is essential. Additionally, the Liberian government is making it a key prerequisite for SIM card registration and banking, among other crucial services. Before President Joseph Boakai’s directive on April 14, just 14% of the population had registered for national IDs; it is also intended to strengthen administration and stop electoral fraud.
According to the Registry, in order to expedite the registration process, it will open an online gateway the following week. This would enable candidates to apply from any location, potentially alleviating the overcrowding at physical facilities. However, Peters acknowledged that the online registration method was insufficient to handle all of the responsibilities involved.
Peters stated that completing the form and registering is not the same as physically appearing to defend the facts you provided. To complete your biometric, you must present.
According to Peters, the revised plans call for the deployment of 500 new registration kits and an increase in the number of enrollment locations in Montserrado County from 14 to 164.
At the press briefing, Peters stated, “You can see the enrollment cases that are here.” Our people are ready to go forward, and we have tablets and cellphones.
According to Peters, teams would be sent to each of Liberia’s fifteen counties. He said that the extension will result in the creation of over 3,000 temporary employment for young Liberians.
