National Security Coordinator Announces Historic Growth from 3 to 7 Regional Offices

The National Signals Bureau (NSB) is undergoing its largest expansion since inception, with National Security Coordinator COP Abdul-Osman Razak announcing the bureau’s ambitious plan to more than double its regional presence within a single year.

“Since its inception, the National signals Bureau has been a pivotal, though often unseen, guardian of our nation. For years, it operated from three regional offices only with staff represented, with staff representation across the country,” COP Abdul-Osman Razak stated during the inauguration of the NSB’s ultra-modern command center in Koforidua on Wednesday.

The expansion represents a dramatic shift in Ghana’s security infrastructure approach. “Today, we mark a significant departure from that pass this office in Koforidua is the first of four new regional offices to be inaugurated in this year alone,” the National Security Coordinator announced.

He emphasized the scale of the transformation: “The NSB is expanding its regional offices footprint from three to seven offices within a single year. And that is remarkable, indeed it is.”

COP Abdul-Osman Razak positioned the expansion within Ghana’s broader security modernization efforts, describing it as “a testament to the unwavering commitment of the national security Secretariat and a clear declaration of our result to build a Ghana that is safe, secure and resilient in the digital age.”

The coordinator stressed that the new facilities represent more than physical infrastructure. “This event is not merely the opening of a building and the installation of surveillance systems. It is the application activation of a critical nerve in our national security architecture,” he explained.

The expansion is designed to strengthen security coordination across Ghana’s regions. “The security of the region is not that of NSB alone. It’s a collective responsibility. And for that matter, the office only serve as a critical force multiplier for the regional security setup,” COP Abdul-Osman Razak noted.

He specifically called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration, stating: “I wish to take this opportunity to urge the Ghana police service, who are the forerunners of internal security to make maximum use of this facility by collaborating with the staff here.”

The NSB’s technological infrastructure continues to expand alongside its physical presence. “NSB has growing network of cell towers across the country, and has installed over 10,000 CCTV cameras nationwide, and we intend to expand this. We intend to expand this surveillance and deter crime,” the coordinator revealed.

For the Eastern Region specifically, COP Abdul-Osman Razak announced significant investment: “I am pleased to announce that the eastern region will be a core part of this future expansion of the critical infrastructure, the data and capabilities generated by this asset in the eastern region will be analyzed right here in this very facility.”

The National Security Coordinator emphasized that the new facilities meet modern security standards. “Let me note that this building meets all the requirements of our 21st Century capabilities when it comes to intelligence,” he stated, adding his congratulations to “the Director General and disabled staff for this magnificent job.”

The expansion aligns with Ghana’s economic development goals, with operations designed to support the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. “The operation of the national signals Bureau will run a 24 hour seven days a week, and this goes to buttress the Government’s intention to do the 24 hour economy,” COP Abdul-Osman Razak explained.

Looking ahead, the coordinator expressed confidence in the expanded NSB’s capabilities. “In conclusion, the inauguration of this office affirms that we are establishing a more than robust and forward looking security apparatus. It demonstrates the National Security Council Secretariat’s commitment to ensuring that every region is equipped to face the challenges of our time.”

The historic expansion positions the National Signals Bureau as a cornerstone of Ghana’s modernized security infrastructure, with enhanced regional coverage designed to address contemporary security challenges while supporting national development objectives.