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CSA Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti Urges National Priority for Cybersecurity as Ghana Records 3,876 Incidents in 2026

During the launch of the 2026 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month on October 1, Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, revealed that the country recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026. Most notably, online fraud accounted for approximately 47% of these cases, underscoring the growing threats facing Ghana’s expanding digital financial ecosystem. The event, themed ‘Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust, Collaboration and Cyber Resilience,’ served as a platform for government and regulatory leaders to call for more robust protective measures as citizens increasingly rely on mobile money and digital banking services. Divine Selase Agbeti, the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), emphasized that cybersecurity must now be treated as a matter of national security rather than a peripheral IT concern. He urged boards and senior management across all sectors to view cyber risk as a fundamental business risk that can compromise financial inclusion and economic stability. Agbeti noted that while technology offers unprecedented convenience, it also opens new avenues for cybercrime, particularly through the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). He warned that the erosion of public trust in digital platforms could have long-term negative impacts on Ghana’s digital transformation goals if not addressed proactively. A central pillar of the CSA’s strategy for 2026 is the demand for faster, actionable intelligence sharing among financial institutions, telecommunications companies, fintechs, and law enforcement. Agbeti highlighted that cybercriminals frequently exploit the information gaps between organizations, making a coordinated response essential to detect and disrupt attacks before they cause significant financial loss. By fostering a culture of transparency and shared intelligence, the CSA aims to bolster the overall resilience of the digital ecosystem, ensuring that organizations are better equipped to prevent and recover from sophisticated cyber threats. To complement these institutional efforts, the Ministry and the CSA are emphasizing the importance of the Cybersecurity Act, 2022, as the foundational framework for national digital safety. Deputy Minister Sukparu called for sustained public education and enhanced digital literacy to help citizens safeguard their credentials and adopt better financial practices. As the 2026 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month progresses, stakeholders remain focused on developing specialized cybersecurity skills and fostering a secure digital environment that supports national development and maintains public confidence in Ghana’s evolving economy.