Akufo-Addo highlights Ghana’s cyber security achievements amidst growing challenges [Video]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted Ghana’s significant advancements in cybersecurity, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to fostering a secure digital economy.

Ghana’s cybersecurity ranking has seen remarkable improvement, increasing from 32.6 percent in 2017 to 99.27 percent today on the ITU’s Global Cyber Security Index.

He attributed these achievements to his administration’s digitalization agenda, which includes initiatives such as mobile money interoperability, the Ghana QR payment system, and the national identification system, all of which have transformed the country’s economy.

Speaking at the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards Night in Accra on Friday, the President said that cybersecurity was essential for achieving national development goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.

He, however, emphasized the dual nature of digital opportunities and the increasing cyber threats facing the country.

“In this ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, the numbers are a stark reminder of the work before us,” he said.

The Awards Night, organized by the Cyber …