BOG Relaunches Cyber and Information Security Directive
The Bank of Ghana has relaunched its Cyber and Information Security Directive, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s evolving digital financial ecosystem.
Delivering the welcome address at the Bank Square on March 25,2026, the First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, emphasised the policy actions taken by the Bank to preserve financial stability.
“The Bank has taken deliberate steps to strengthen the stability of the country’s financial ecosystem. Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue, it is a matter of national and economic security. “ he said
The Governor and Chairman of the event, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama underscored the significance of the initiative explaining how innovations like mobile money has shaped the industry in the last decade.
“This theme is not just a slogan, but the central pillar of the Bank’s regulatory philosophy.
Over the last decade, innovations, such as mobile money, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence have revolutionised financial access and inclusion.” he said.
The relaunch marks a renewed commitment to ensuring that innovation is supported by strong safeguards, protecting Ghana’s financial ecosystem in an increasingly digital age.
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