Ghana Aims to Build Secure Digital Society as President Mahama Launches National Cyber Security Awareness Month
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month today October 1, outlining an ambitious vision to transform Ghana into a continental leader in secure digital innovation while emphasizing that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across all sectors of society.
Speaking at the launch event, President Mahama stressed the collective nature of digital security. “Cyber security is everyone’s business,” he declared. “Our duty as government is to provide clear policies, strong institutions and enforcement. The private sector’s duty must invest in cyber resilience and protect consumers data, civil society must advocate responsibly educating and holding governments and institutions accountable. And for our citizens, they must stay informed and alert on every occasion.”
The President warned against the dangers of unbalanced digital development, stating: “Digitalization without security is unsustainable. Innovation without responsibility is dangerous. An opportunity without inclusion is unjust.”
President Mahama outlined his administration’s comprehensive approach to digital transformation under the Reset Ghana agenda. “What we seek to build is not just a digital economy, but a digital society, one that is safe, is inclusive and is accountable, a Ghana that is connected and protected, a Ghana that empowers its youth, supports its businesses and secures its cyber space for its citizens,” he explained.
The President emphasized the dual nature of digital opportunities and risks: “The risks are real, but the opportunities are greater if we act wisely, decisively and inclusively, Ghana can be a continental leader in secure digital innovation.”
Ghana is taking significant steps to strengthen its cybersecurity framework internationally. “This October, Ghana will take another historic step. Will ratify and sign the United Nations Convention on cyber crime. This treaty equips us with new tools to investigate attacks, prosecute cyber criminals and protect critical information infrastructure,” President Mahama announced. (<speech>{“title”: “Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative”,
He highlighted Ghana’s leadership role in international cybersecurity efforts: “Notably, Ghana has led efforts to include provisions against online child sexual exploitation, and has emphasized the importance of applying international human rights law in cyberspace.”
The President emphasized the crucial role of public awareness in national cybersecurity. “All these efforts, programs, institutions, treaties, will fail if our people are not informed and vigilant. The truth is simple and straightforward. Our citizens are our first line of defense,” he stated.
“This Awareness Month is therefore about our people. It is about ensuring every Ghanaian from the child at school to the trader in the market from the banker in the city to the farmer in the village is to ensure they understand the risks of the dictator world, and know how to stay safe,” President Mahama explained.
