The Government of Ghana has announced plans to establish a Cyber Security Fund as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s defense against growing cyber threats.
Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, made the announcement on Wednesday, October 1, at the opening of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month held at Burma Hall, Burma Camp.
Themed “A Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space,” this year’s event brought together policymakers, security experts, and stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening Ghana’s digital resilience.
Minister George explained that the Cyber Security Fund will provide a sustainable financing mechanism to support key national cyber initiatives.
“Measures are being implemented to establish a sustainable financing mechanism for cybersecurity. We are committed to establishing a Cyber Security Fund pursuant to sections 29 and 30 of the Cyber Act 2020 to ensure the availability of financial resources to support national cybersecurity initiatives, protect critical information infrastructure, and build capacity across all sectors,” he said.
The Fund is expected to guarantee consistent financial resources for Ghana’s cyber programs, ensuring long-term protection of digital assets and systems across both public and private sectors.
Highlighting the critical role of human behavior in cybersecurity, the Minister pointed out that many cyber breaches stem from preventable mistakes.
Citing a recent study, he said:
“According to a study by IBM, human error is the primary cause of 95% of cybersecurity breaches. That is, unintentional actions and inactions by employees and users can cause, spread, or facilitate security breaches.”
He therefore stressed the importance of public education, training, and accountability in building a safer digital environment.
The annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month provides a platform to engage citizens, institutions, and industry leaders on emerging cyber threats and strategies to address them. This year’s theme underscores the government’s push to encourage responsible digital citizenship while reinforcing safeguards for critical information infrastructure.
With Ghana’s digital space expanding rapidly, the establishment of a Cyber Security Fund is expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring that the country remains resilient against evolving cyber risks.
The initiative also reflects government’s recognition that cybersecurity is not just about technology but also about people, culture, and accountability.
