Ghana calls for global unity against cybercrime at 2025 Octopus Conference

Ghana's Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has rallied international stakeholders for stronger collaboration against cyber threats during his keynote address at the prestigious 2025 Octopus Conference. The high-level forum, organized by the Council of Europe, gathered global experts to address pressing challenges in cybersecurity and digital governance. 

Addressing delegates from governments, international organizations, and the private sector, Hon. Sam George positioned cybercrime as a shared global challenge requiring collective solutions. "The evolving nature of cyber threats demands that we build bridges of cooperation," the Minister asserted. "We must leverage the right tools, platforms, and resources to combat these digital dangers through united action." 

The Ghanaian minister's intervention highlighted three critical pillars for international cybersecurity cooperation: strengthening transnational legal frameworks, fostering mutual trust among nations, and deepening collaborative mechanisms. These measures, he argued, would help preserve cyberspace as a secure environment for economic and social development. 

Hon. George reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to global cybersecurity efforts, noting the country's active participation in shaping digital governance frameworks. His address aligned with Ghana's national cybersecurity strategy and its role as a regional leader in digital transformation within West Africa. 

The Octopus Conference serves as a premier platform for advancing international cooperation against cybercrime, bringing together policymakers, law enforcement agencies, technology firms, and academic institutions. Ghana's prominent participation underscores its growing influence in global digital policy discussions and its determination to contribute meaningfully to securing the digital ecosystem. 

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye