By Morkporkpor Anku
Accra, July 17, GNA- The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has Launched the “Safe Digital Ghana” Campaign 2025 with a call on Ghanaians to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities online.
The Campaign, a strategic, national advocacy and awareness campaign, aimed at fostering responsible digital citizenship and empowering Ghanaians to stay safe online.
Mr Divine Selease Agbeti, the Director-General of CSA speaking at the launch, said “Cybersecurity is not the sole responsibility of institutions.”
A key highlight of the launch was the formal signing of an ambassadorial agreement with celebrated musician and digital advocate Mr Denning Edem Hotor, who now serves as CSA’s official Brand Ambassador.
The event was on the theme: “Securing Our Digital Future: CSA and Edem Launch ‘Safer Digital Ghana’ Campaign with Powerful National Call to Action.”
He said the campaign was anchored by the powerful partnership with Edem, which amplified that message boldly and inclusively.
He said the Campaign was a high-impact public awareness and education initiative designed to promote cybersecurity best practices across all age groups and sectors (children, public, business, and government).
It is also to combat cybercrime and digital threats including phishing, scams, misinformation, online blackmail, and data breaches.
The Director-General said it was to enhance digital resilience among individuals, schools, communities, and institutions.
“lt is to raise awareness of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) and the citizen’s role in digital safety,” he added.
He said with over 30 targeted topics and sector-specific interventions, the campaign was grounded in real-world risks and supported by intensive media, digital, community, and stakeholder engagements.
He said CSA’s strategic choice of Edem as Brand Ambassador brought star power, influence, and cultural connection to the campaign, particularly among Ghana’s youth and digital-native generation.
“Edem is a respected public figure with an authentic passion for digital advocacy,” he added.
Mr Agbeti said the campaign would span all 16 regions, using multiple languages and formats to reach Ghanaians from all walks of life with particular focus on four main pillars or target audience; that is, Children, the Public, Businesses, and Government.
He said it would equip children and the public with safe internet practices, online privacy, and digital citizenship, guide businesses to secure their infrastructure and data, and support government institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks.
Mr Hotor said, “This is more than a campaign, it is a movement. If we do not act now to educate, inspire and protect our people online, especially the youth, we will pay for it in ways we cannot afford. I am proud to stand with CSA in this urgent national mission.”
He commended the CSA, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations for entrusting him with this vital responsibility.
He said, “We live in an era where the digital world shapes nearly every aspect of our lives, how we learn, work, communicate and express ourselves.”
He said with just a few clicks, “we access information, forge connections and seize opportunities that were once unimaginable.”
The Brand Ambassador said the initiative went beyond raising awareness, it sought to empower every Ghanaian, from school children to business leaders, government workers to everyday citizens, to take active steps in safeguarding themselves, their families and their communities online.
“As Brand Ambassador, my role is not merely to serve as the public face of this campaign, but to be a dedicated advocate for change. I am committed to using my platform to promote cyber hygiene, encourage the reporting of cyber incidents and champion safe internet practices, particularly among young people,” he added.
GNA
Christian Akorlie