By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
With growing concerns about cyber fraud, online exploitation and bullying, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched a sensitisation campaign to create awareness and educate the public.
The initiative, dubbed the ‘Safer Digital Ghana (SDG)’ campaign 2025, aims to foster responsible digital citizens, combat cybercrime, digital threats and empower Ghanaians to stay safe in the ever-changing digital ecosystem.
To be implemented by the CSA with Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations support under the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, the campaign is designed as a strategic national response expected to foster a culture of cyber-hygiene, resilience and digital responsibility through widespread awareness and education.
Acting Director-General, Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, speaking at the launch noted that the initiative is a strategic, national advocacy and awareness campaign to secure the country’s digital future.
He added that with over 38.3 million cellular mobile connections and internet-enabled usage technologies permeating schools, businesses and households, the Ghanaian society is more digitally connected than ever before; hence the need for enlightening citizens to eliminate exploitation and abuse.
“The internet, while a vast resource for knowledge, also harbours threats such as cyberbullying, identity theft, misinformation and online fraud. Left unchecked, these dangers can undermine trust, security and progress. This is why the Safer Digital Ghana Campaign is so crucial,” he said.
The DG also emphasised that the nationwide campaign will span all 16 regions of the country, using multiple languages and formats to reach Ghanaians from all walks of life with particular focus on four main target audiences: children, the public, businesses and government.
“The campaign will equip children and the public with safe internet practices, online privacy and digital citizenship; guide businesses to secure their infrastructure and data; and support government institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks,” he added.
Mr. Agbeti added that cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of governments or technology experts but everybody’s – stressing that every child with a smartphone, every entrepreneur managing an online business and every public servant using digital systems must be equipped with the knowledge to navigate cyberspace safely.
“Government remains an enabler for cybersecurity development and is committed to working with key stakeholders to create the needed awareness and structures for the development of cybersecurity in the country,” he reiterated.
The media launch was held concurrently with the ambassadorial signing ceremony between the CSA and multiple award-winning musician Denning Edem Hotor, popularly known as Ayigbe Edem.
Edem in his remarks highlighted that the campaign goes beyond raising awareness, as it seeks to empower every Ghanaian – from schoolchildren to business leaders, government workers to everyday citizens – to take active steps in safeguarding themselves, their families and communities online.
He argued that we live in an era when the digital world shapes nearly every aspect of human lives, ranging from learning to working, communication and expressing oneself. Yet while the internet brings the world to one’s fingertips, it also introduces threats that cannot be overlooked – putting everybody, businesses and even nation states at risk.
“It is with great humility that I accept the role of Brand Ambassador for the Safer Digital Ghana Campaign 2025. As brand ambassador, my role is not merely to serve as the public face of this campaign but to be a dedicated advocate for change. I am committed to using my platform to promote cyber-hygiene, encourage the reporting of cyber incidents and championing safe internet practices, particularly among young people,” he said.
Through radio, television, newspapers, billboards, digital platforms and community engagements, the Safer Digital Ghana Campaign will demystify cyber threats and empower Ghanaians to take proactive safety measures
The initiative will ultimately combat cybercrime and digital threats, including phishing, scams, misinformation, online blackmail and data breaches.
It will also enhance digital resilience among individuals, schools, communities and institutions while raising awareness of Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) and the citizens’ role in digital safety.
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