Ghana Moves to Strengthen Digital Security with New Fund and Joint Cyber Committee
The launch, held at Burma Camp in Accra under the theme “A Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space”, highlighted the growing risks posed by cyberattacks to national security and economic stability.
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, calling for collective responsibility, public education, and stronger collaboration to combat the rising threat of cybercrime.
The launch, held at Burma Camp in Accra under the theme “A Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space”, highlighted the growing risks posed by cyberattacks to national security and economic stability.
President Mahama warned that although digitalization continued to drive development, it also created vulnerabilities that malicious actors could exploit. He stressed that cyber threats knew no borders and emphasized the need to put measures in place to avert them. He further reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a secure digital economy, noting that a Joint Cyber Security Committee had been established to work with international security partners in protecting Ghana’s cyberspace.
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), used the occasion to announce plans to establish a Cyber Security Fund in line with the Cyber Act 2020. The fund will provide sustainable financing to strengthen national cyber initiatives, protect critical information infrastructure, and build capacity across government and industry.
The Minister noted that, according to a study by IBM, human error accounted for 95% of cybersecurity breaches, explaining that unintentional actions by employees and users could cause, spread, or facilitate attacks. He urged Ghanaians to exercise caution online, verify information before sharing, and remain vigilant.
Other leaders, including Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, also stressed that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, calling on citizens to protect personal data and report suspicious activities to reduce financial losses and improve national resilience.
The month-long awareness campaign will feature nationwide educational programs, stakeholder workshops, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at creating a safer and more informed digital environment for all Ghanaians.
