The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MP), has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem, while urging industry players to take a more proactive, self-driven role in supporting the growth of the Ghana Cyber Security Forum.
Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Accra, the Minister commended the team for its early progress since its establishment, noting its structured subcommittees and ongoing steps toward formal registration as clear indications of a functional and promising industry body.
He emphasised that while government remains committed to regulatory reforms and ecosystem development, including plans to integrate cybersecurity into Ghana’s proposed national AI hub, funding constraints continue to limit direct financial support to the sector.
The engagement formed part of a courtesy call by the Forum to formally brief the Minister on its activities, achievements, and strategic direction.
Discussions focused on key milestones attained by the Forum, its priority activities for 2026, and recommendations emerging from the Lancaster University Train-the-Trainer Programme. The team also shared industry perspectives on the proposed (NITA) Bill, highlighting areas critical to strengthening national cybersecurity governance.
Hon. George stressed the importance of compliance with licensing and accreditation regimes, noting that adherence to standards is essential for ensuring accountability and sustainable growth within Ghana’s cybersecurity space. He further encouraged the Forum to explore private sector partnerships and innovative, industry-led funding models to support its operations and long-term impact.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to deepen collaboration between the Ministry and industry stakeholders, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to advancing Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, strengthening cybersecurity resilience, and promoting innovation-driven economic growth.
The team members were:
1. Mr. C. K. Bruce – Interim President, Ghana Cybersecurity Industry Forum (GCIF); Chief Executive Officer, Innovare.
2. Ms. Blessing Obeng – Interim Secretary, Ghana Cybersecurity Industry Forum (GCIF); Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), SuperTech Limited and CyberHawk Limited.
3. Dr. Muhammed Siraj – Chair, Membership Committee, Ghana Cybersecurity Industry Forum (GCIF); Director, Graduate and Continuous Education, Faculty of Computational Sciences and Informatics, Academic City University.
4. Ms. Audrey Mnisi Mireku – Interim Treasurer, Ghana Cybersecurity Industry Forum (GCIF); Banking Operations, Risk and Cybersecurity Specialist.
5. Mr. Duke Banson – Observer, Cyber Security Authority (CSA)
