ELS: MBN360 Technology
The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has said an informed and vigilant public remains Ghana’s strongest defence against growing cyber threats.
He said while technology, laws and institutions play important roles in strengthening cybersecurity, empowering citizens with the right knowledge and awareness is critical in preventing cyber fraud and other digital risks.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, at the launch of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project in Accra on Monday, August 3, 2026, Mr Sukparu described the initiative as a project of “profound national significance” because of its focus on public awareness and digital safety.
“Cybersecurity is fundamentally about people. Technology can secure networks. Laws can establish standards. Institutions can enforce regulations. Yet, the strongest defence against cyber threats remains an informed and vigilant citizen,” he said.
The Deputy Minister said the project would equip community journalists with the skills needed to educate the public on cyber hygiene, online safety and digital fraud prevention.
He noted that community radio stations and local media outlets would be key partners in the initiative because of their credibility and reach, particularly among rural and underserved communities.
“Ghana continues to experience growing threats from mobile money fraud, identity theft, online impersonation, misinformation, cyber-enabled crime and child online protection challenges,” he said.
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Mr Sukparu stressed that addressing these threats requires stronger collaboration between government institutions, security agencies, the media and communities.
He said training community journalists would help strengthen what he described as “Ghana’s first line of defence” against emerging digital threats by ensuring citizens receive accurate and timely information on cyber risks.
The Deputy Minister also highlighted the government’s broader digital transformation agenda, citing initiatives such as the One Million Coders Programme, which he described as one of the government’s key interventions to equip young Ghanaians with digital and software development skills.
“Across the country, we continue to witness extraordinary enthusiasm from young people eager to become creators of technologies rather than passive consumers. This is essential for local and global markets,” he said.
He also referenced Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which provides a framework for the responsible development and governance of artificial intelligence.
The National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project was launched by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation (ACDT) in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), with support from the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
The event was attended by the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti; the Czech Ambassador to Ghana, Pavel Bílek; and other stakeholders in the cybersecurity sector.
