Mr Terlabi made the call in Accra at the launch of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, held under the theme, “Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience.”

He said cybersecurity had become an important component of national security as more Ghanaians increasingly relied on digital platforms for financial transactions, businesses and public services.

According to the Deputy Minister, the growing dependence on digital systems requires security agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen their collective response to cyber-enabled crimes.

He called for timely intelligence-sharing, stronger digital-forensics capabilities, coordinated investigations and effective support for the prosecution of cybercrime cases.

Mr Terlabi said the Ministry of the Interior remained committed to working with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Police Service and other relevant institutions to strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent, investigate and respond to cybercrime.

He also urged businesses and financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity systems, educate employees and customers about online threats and promptly report incidents to the appropriate authorities.

The Deputy Minister further appealed to the public to adopt safer digital practices, including protecting passwords, PINs and verification codes, verifying requests for money before making payments and avoiding unfamiliar links and suspicious messages.

He encouraged individuals to safeguard their personal information and report suspected cybercrime promptly.

The call comes amid growing concerns over cyber-enabled fraud and other forms of online criminal activity. Ghanaian authorities have increasingly relied on joint operations involving agencies such as the Cyber Security Authority, Ghana Police Service, National Security and the Economic and Organised Crime Office to tackle cybercrime.

Mr Terlabi urged all stakeholders to use the awareness month as an opportunity to take greater responsibility for protecting the digital spaces on which they depend.

He stressed that combating cybercrime cannot be the responsibility of one institution alone, but requires sustained cooperation, information-sharing and vigilance across government, the private sector and the general public.