The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has touted Ghana's significant advancements in cyber security, underscoring the nation's commitment to fostering a secured digital economy.
He attributed the achievements to his administration's digitalisation agenda, which include 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 Cyber security Awards Night in Accra on Friday, the President said cyber security was essential for achieving national development goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.
The event, organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), under the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, aimed to recognise key individuals and institutions that have significantly contributed to the development of cyber security in Ghana.