Accra: President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday launched the National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025 on the theme: ‘Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space’.
According to Ghana News Agency, the month-long programme is being spearheaded by the Cyber Security Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, and the Ministry for the Interior. It aims to raise awareness among children, businesses, the public, and government on the importance of protecting digital rights, combating misinformation and disinformation, and promoting the ethical and responsible use of technology.
President Mahama, in his remarks at the launch in Accra, highlighted that under the Reset Ghana Agenda, his administration had prioritised digital transformation as a key part of the national development policy, with cyber security at the core of that transformation. He reiterated his commitment to developing a modern, inclusive, and secure digital economy, as promised when he took office in January.
He also emphasized four flagship initiatives of the Government that were already in progress: One Million Coders Programme, Digital Jobs Initiative, FinTech Group Fund, and the 24-Hour Economy. The One Million Coders Programme, launched in April, has pilot projects in various regions, equipping youth with tools for future employment. The Digital Jobs Initiative, a public-private partnership, aims to create sustainable employment opportunities through technology.
The FinTech Group Fund, with a $50 million allocation, is set to support indigenous startups and foster a vibrant digital finance ecosystem. President Mahama expressed his vision for Ghanaian innovators to develop solutions for local challenges and expand them across Africa. Additionally, the inauguration of the 18-Member Joint Cyber Security Committee (JCC) of the Cyber Security Authority was announced, aiming to ensure coherence and coordination in national defense against cyber threats.
President Mahama stressed the importance of collaboration in cyber security, noting that Ghana is already a signatory to the Malabo Convention and the Budapest Convention on Cyber Crime. These frameworks enhance the nation’s ability to cooperate internationally and align laws with global standards. He announced Ghana’s intention to ratify and sign the United Nations Convention on Cyber Crime, equipping the country with new tools to investigate attacks, prosecute cyber criminals, and protect critical information infrastructure.