The President and Commander in Chief (C-in-C) of the Ghana Armed Forces, John Dramani Mahama has launched this year’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month under theme ‘Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space’ on Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at Burma Hall.

In his keynote address during National Cyber Security Awareness Month organized by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), C-in-C expressed deep concerns about the growing threat of cybercrime in the country, highlighting the rise of sophisticated attacks such as mobile money scams, romance fraud, insider crimes within financial institutions among others. He assured Ghanaians that government is working closely with international partners and leveraging extradition treaties to track, arrest and prosecute offenders whether local or foreign.

President Mahama indicated that the awareness month would play a vital role in equipping citizens with the knowledge to safeguard themselves and contribute to the goal of creating a secure inclusive, and resilient digital environment in the country.

He further announced the inauguration of the Joint Cybersecurity Committee (JCC) to ensure unified national defence and disclosed the intention to ratify the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime. He noted that most cyber breaches stem from human error, hence, urged all to stay vigilant and well-informed.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Honourable Samuel Nartey George noted that there are 24.3 million internet users in Ghana, therefore, cyber threats are inevitable. Adding that the annual awareness campaign has thus evolved into a crucial national initiative.

He stated that the Ministry is coordinating incident response framework, which includes sector-specific cybersecurity ecosystems for banking, telecommunications, government, and national security.

The Interior Minister, Honourable Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka stated that the launch reflects national commitment to building a safe and resilient digital space. He added that security agencies remained steadfast in addressing these challenges, with the Ghana Police Service playing a pivotal role.

He specified that the Police Cyber Crime Unit successfully arrested 68 suspected criminals, identified 108 victims, and seized over 885 electronic devices, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to securing Ghana’s digital space and contributing to the global fight against cybercrime.

The Acting Director-General, Cyber Security Authority, Mr Divine Selase Agbeti said Ghanaians must actively engage in improving digital literacy and promoting responsible online behaviour.

He reported significant progress by CSA in cracking down on cybercrime and related offenses, including cross-border kidnapping, money laundering through cryptocurrency fraud and online romance scams.