President Mahama Swears in 18-Member Joint National Cyber Security Committee

Mahama Swears In Cyber Security Committee as Ghana Prepares for UN Treaty Signing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-swears-in-cyber-security-committee-as-ghana-prepares-for-un-treaty-signing/President John Dramani Mahama has assembled an 18-member task force to coordinate Ghana’s cybersecurity response, marking what officials describe as a watershed moment in the country’s digital defence strategy. The Joint National Cyber Security Committee (JCC) was inaugu…

President Mahama launches National Cyber Security Awareness Month

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has officially launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month, stressing the need for stronger public education, collaboration, and vigilance as Ghana faces rising cyber threats. Speaking on the theme “Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space”, the President highlighted that digitalization offers huge opportunities but also exposes the nation to serious risks. “Cyber threats know no borders, an…

Digitalisation without cybersecurity will cripple economies – President Mahama

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana risks severe economic and social disruption if investments in digitalisation are not matched with equal commitment to cybersecurity. Launching the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and inaugurating the Joint Cybersecurity Committee (JCC) in Accra, the President said digital transformation must be underpinned by resilient systems capable of safeguarding …

President Mahama swears in 18-member Joint National Cyber Security Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated an 18-member Joint National Cyber Security Committee (JCC) at a ceremony held at Burma Camp to launch National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025. Speaking on the theme “Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space,” President Mahama said the committee, comprising representatives from various security and intelligence agencies, will ensure coherence, coordination, and proactive measures w…

20% of global cyber incidents target financial sector, losses exceed $12 billion – President Mahama

By: Ashiadey Dotse  President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that 20% of all reported cyber incidents worldwide have targeted the financial sector, causing direct losses of more than $12 billion since 2020. He added that cyber-related losses are now estimated at over $2.5 billion, describing the figures as “staggering.” ‎‎Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday October 1, 2025, President…