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Mohammed Adams Sukparu

Also known as: Mr Sukparu · Mohammed Adam Sukparu · Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu · Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu · Mr. Sukparu

Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations and MP for Sissala West advocating for cybersecurity as priority for Ghana's digital transformation.

2026-05-032026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Mohammed Adams Sukparu outlined five strategic pillars for NCSAM 2026: Securing Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem Cybercrime prevention and response Cyber resilience and critical infrastructure protection Cyber hygiene; the basic, routine practices people and organisations follow

    2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month launched to build digital trust
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, Deputy Minister Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu outlined five strategic pillars for NCSAM 2026: Mr Sukparu said the initiative seeks to build confide

    At 2026 NCSAM launch: Banks are frontline partners to combat financial fraud -GAB
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Deputy Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, presented the vehicles to the Commission at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday.

    Data Protection Commission acquires two vehicles to strengthen data protection enforcement
  6. Joy Online

    The fertiliser was presented on behalf of the Member of Parliament for Sissala West, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu, to Assembly Members, chiefs, landlords and opinion leaders among others across the district.

    Sissala West DCE distributes 1500 bags of fertiliser to farmers, community leaders
  7. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, has urged Information Technology (IT) and Information Management professionals in Ghana’s Civil Service to take on a more strategic role in the country’s digital transformation.

    Deputy Communication Minister urges stronger information management to drive Ghana’s digital transformation
  8. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, security agencies, media practitioners and other stakeholders to build a secure and resilient digital environment

    Community media key to Ghana’s cyber resilience – Deputy Communications Minister
  9. Joy Online

    Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has stressed that cybersecurity must be treated as a key economic, governance and national security priority if Ghana is to achieve a successful digital transformation.

    Ghana cannot achieve digital transformation without cybersecurity — Mohammed Adams Sukparu
  10. Joy Online

    Representing the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, Deputy Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu said cybersecurity remains fundamental to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.

    Government launches National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project to combat cybercrime
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The delegation, which included the Member of Parliament for the Sissala West Constituency and Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, then proceeded to the historic town of Gwollu.

    Tourism Minister tours Upper West, crowns Wiyaala ‘Fugu Ambassador’ and champions heritage preservation
  13. Joy Online

    To commemorate May Day, the Member of Parliament for the Sissala West Constituency and Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has initiated the maiden Sukparu Best Teachers and Scholarship Award programme.

    Sissala West MP launches maiden teacher awards and scholarship scheme
Society

Ghana launches 2026 cyber security awareness campaign

The News

The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.

3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana launches 2026 cyber security awareness campaign

    The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Banks, CSA launch 2026 cyber awareness campaign in Ghana

    The Ghana Association of Banks and the Cyber Security Authority launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, emphasizing banks' role as frontline partners in combating financial fraud through trust, intelligence-sharing with regulators and among themselves, and shared responsibility between institutions and customers.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 23 August

  1. Data Protection Commission acquires vehicles for enforcement expansion

    Ghana's Data Protection Commission has acquired two pickup vehicles funded by its internally generated revenues to strengthen field operations and support the establishment of regional offices. The Commission has designated 2026 as the "Year of Enforcement" to ensure public and private institutions comply with data protection obligations, including registration, policy establishment, and safeguards for personal information.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Sissala West DCE distributes 1500 bags of fertiliser to leaders

    The Sissala West District Chief Executive has distributed 1,500 bags of fertiliser to community leaders, Assembly Members, chiefs, and opinion leaders in the district under the Feed Ghana fertiliser programme. The distribution was aimed at supporting agricultural activities within the district.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Deputy minister calls for stronger IT role in Ghana's digital transformation

    Ghana's Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has urged IT and Information Management professionals in the Civil Service to take a more strategic role in the country's digital transformation, emphasizing that effective information management is essential to evidence-based decision-making and governance in the context of growing artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Ghana launches cyber capacity building project for community media

    The Deputy Minister for Communication launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip community media practitioners with skills to educate the public on cyber hygiene, online safety, and digital fraud prevention, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The initiative aims to address cybersecurity challenges including mobile money fraud, identity theft, and misinformation through collaboration among government, media, security agencies and local communities.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Cybersecurity essential to Ghana's digital transformation agenda

    Deputy Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu has said cybersecurity must be treated as a key economic, governance and national security priority for Ghana to achieve successful digital transformation, stressing that public trust is central to building a resilient digital economy.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government launches cyber capability project for community media

    The government has launched the National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project to equip community journalists with skills to combat cybercrime and promote digital safety. The initiative, launched by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, aims to strengthen community media's role in cybercrime awareness and digital risk communication.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Tourism minister tours Upper West, crowns Wiyaala Fugu Ambassador

    Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie completed a regional tour of Upper West, visiting cultural and historical sites including the Royal Cosy Hills Safari Resort in Jirapa and the Gwollu defence wall, and crowned musician Noella Wiyaala the global 'Fugu Ambassador' at a cultural celebration in Funsi.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Sissala West MP launches teacher awards and scholarship scheme

    The Member of Parliament for Sissala West and Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, launched the maiden Sukparu Best Teachers and Scholarship Award programme to recognise local educators and provide financial support to advancing students. The Acting District Director of Education highlighted a shortage of about 247 teaching staff and called for recruitment of language teachers for Dagaare and Sissali instruction.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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