The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), on Wednesday, 22nd of April, 2026, called on corporate leaders to elevate cybersecurity to the highest levels of decision-making, describing it as essential to business sustainability and national security.
Addressing the 2026 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Summit in Accra on the theme, “Boardroom Conversations: Elevating Cybersecurity to a Business Priority,” the Minister noted that Ghana’s rapid digital transformation, driven by increased online services, cloud adoption, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence has significantly expanded the cyber threat landscape.
He emphasised that building a secure digital ecosystem requires deliberate investments in digital skills, infrastructure, and governance. He explained that under the Reset Ghana Agenda, government is pursuing a modern, inclusive, and secure digital economy anchored on innovation and national sovereignty, with cybersecurity at the core of Ghana’s development strategy.
Citing global projections that cybercrime costs could reach US$10.5 trillion annually, the Minister stressed that Ghana is not immune, as cyber risks increasingly affect revenue, operations, reputation, and customer trust.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George highlighted key government initiatives to strengthen the country’s digital resilience, including the One Million Coders Programme, scheduled for rollout in May 2026. He disclosed that 52 per cent of the 859 pilot participants were female, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusion while building cybersecurity capacity.
He also outlined major investments such as the US$3 billion Digital Jobs Initiative, the development of Regional Digital Centres, the establishment of Zonal ICT Parks, and a US$50 million FinTech Growth Fund aimed at supporting startups and deepening Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem.
The Minister linked these efforts to the government’s 24-hour economy agenda, noting that continuous digital operations require secure, resilient, and always-available systems.
He further called for stronger collaboration between government and industry, increased investment in cybersecurity skills, enhanced information sharing, and the promotion of board-level oversight to safeguard Ghana’s digital future.
As Ghana advances its digital transformation agenda—including digital public services, fintech innovation, smart infrastructure, and artificial intelligence—the Minister stressed that cybersecurity must remain foundational to national progress.
