By Admin
As the ongoing Mass National Identity Cards renewal and enrollment exercise enters the fifth week, National National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) has underscored the need for parents to register children for IDs.
Speaking during a media briefing in Kampala, Claire Ollama, NIRA registration officer for Buikwe District said parents and stakeholders should prioritize children’s registration so that they are included in the Country’s National Identification System.
She highlighted the importance of registering children early, citing potential negative effects if registration is delayed.
“Parents should prioritize registering their children to secure their identity and rights as Ugandan citizens,” Ollama urged.
Ollama further warned foreigners against attempting to involve themselves in the registration process.
She explained that the exercise is exclusively for Ugandan citizens and emphasized the need to safeguard national identity.
According to Ollama, non-Ugandans seeking to obtain National IDs must go through official channels to formalize their citizenship status.
She stressed that this process is essential for genuine cases and not for illegal or fraudulent claims.
Ollama appealed on Ugandans to remain patriotic and guard their citizenship rights carefully.
She also discouraged them from selling or relinquishing citizenship to foreigners, warning that would cause serious repercussions for the country’s security and development.
“We must protect our citizenship and our national identity, as they are vital assets for Uganda’s future,” she advised.
According to the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, Uganda’s population stands at approximately 45.9 million, with over half under the age of 18. Children aged 0-17 years comprise 50.5 percent of the population, highlighting the importance of registering the youth in the national database.
As the registration campaign continues, stakeholders remain hopeful that widespread participation will strengthen Uganda’s national identity system and foster patriotic responsibility among citizens.
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