President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated an 18-member Joint Cyber Security Committee (JCC) to spearhead Ghana’s fight against cybercrime and enhance coordination in the nation’s digital defence architecture.
The inauguration took place at Burma Camp as part of the launch of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025, held under the theme “Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space.”
The JCC comprises representatives from Ghana’s key security and intelligence institutions and is tasked with ensuring coherence, information sharing, and proactive responses to the country’s cyber threats.
In his address, President Mahama stressed the need for unity and strategy in tackling cyber threats.
“Cybersecurity must not be fragmented. It demands unity of purpose, a clear strategy, and disciplined education. Cybercrime ignores borders,” he said.
He warned that hackers operating from any part of the globe could compromise critical systems within seconds, underscoring the importance of cross-border cooperation.
“A hacker in one country can breach systems halfway across the world within seconds, and that is why Ghana cannot act alone. We must collaborate with the rest of the world,” President Mahama added.
Highlighting Ghana’s role in the global cyber defence space, the President revealed that the country is already a signatory to both the Malabo Convention (African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection) and the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
He further disclosed that Ghana would, this month, take a “historic step” to ratify and sign the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime, a landmark treaty expected to strengthen international legal and technical cooperation.
“This treaty equips us with new tools to investigate attacks, prosecute cybercriminals, and protect critical information infrastructure,” he said.
President Mahama also emphasised the importance of public education and awareness, noting that cyber safety must not remain the preserve of experts.
He outlined measures including school-based curricula, community training programmes, and nationwide awareness campaigns to ensure that every Ghanaian is equipped with the knowledge to stay safe online.
“Through school-based curricula, community training, and public awareness campaigns, perceptions about cybersecurity will be demystified,” the President assured.
The launch of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025 will feature workshops, public forums, and specialised training for students, businesses, and government agencies.
The initiative aims to create a culture of accountability, vigilance, and digital literacy across Ghana.
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