The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) yesterday launched the 2025 Safer Digital Ghana Campaign to sensitise the public on good cyber hygiene practices.The nationwide campaign, which would be undertaken across all 16 regions of the country, is on the theme "Securing Our Digital Future." It seeks to foster responsible digital citizenship and empower Ghanaians to stay safe online.As part of the launch, musician Dening Edem Hotor, popularly known as Ayigbe Edem, was unveiled as the Brand Ambassador for the campaign.The Safer Digital Ghana Campaign forms part of this year's Cyber Week activities aimed at deepening national conversations on digital safety and encouraging responsible digital conduct.Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the CSA, Mr Divine Selase Agbeti, said the initiative marked a renewed national commitment to protecting citizens in the digital space while encouraging responsible online behaviour.He said Ghana's increasing digital connectivity, evidenced by over 38.3 million mobile connections, presented both opportunities and risks.The DG of CSA explained that with greater internet access, many Ghanaians, especially children and youth were faced with growing threats including cyberbullying, identity theft, misinformation and online fraud.He said those risks must be addressed to maintain public trust in digital platforms."Cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of governments or technology experts; it is everybody's responsibility," Mr Agbeti stated."Every child with a smartphone, every entrepreneur managing an online business, and every public servant using digital systems must be equipped with the knowledge to navigate cyberspace safely," he stated.Mr Agbeti said the campaign, being implemented by the CSA with support from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations under the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, would run nationwide using a multilingual and multimedia approach.He said it would focus on four key groups, children, the public, businesses, and government offering tailored messages and resources to improve cyber awareness and resilience across society.Mr Agbeti said the campaign would utilise radio, television, newspapers, digital platforms, and community outreach to reach all Ghanaians.He said the Authority expected tangible outcomes including an increase in the reporting of cyber incidents and more secure digital behaviour, particularly among vulnerable groups.Accepting his role as Brand Ambassador, Mr Hotor expressed gratitude to the CSA and pledged to use his influence to advocate for safe digital practices, especially among the youth."Our shared mission is clear: to ensure that every Ghanaian recognises that Cybersecurity is not just a technical concern.
It is a personal duty, a societal obligation and a national priority," he said.BY KINGSLEY ASARE
