Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed the government’s readiness to tackle cybersecurity threats within the country’s banking sector.
Speaking at the launch of the Cyber and Information Security Directive (CISD) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Dr Asiama assured that the Bank of Ghana will ensure the newly implemented directive is transparent, fair, and capable of protecting the sector against emerging threats.
“We are committed to ensuring that this model is transparent, fair, and provides clear value. It will ensure that the nerve centre of our industry’s cyber defence remains cutting-edge, well-staffed, and capable of protecting all of us against tomorrow’s threats. Cybersecurity is not a destination; far from it.
“It is a continuous journey of vigilance and adaptation. And we, as a central bank, are ready to lead. As we look towards a future of quantum computing and open banking, our resilience will depend on three things: talent, technology, and trust,” he said.
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He further called on all stakeholders to embrace the new principles introduced into the system, not just as a compliance exercise, but as a foundational pillar of their business strategies.
“The Bank of Ghana remains your committed partner in this endeavour. This directive is more than a set of rules to comply with; it is a collective pact to protect the digital soul of our economy.
“I urge all stakeholders here today to embrace these principles not merely as a compliance requirement, but as a core part of your business strategy.
“Colleagues, let us build a financial system that is not only prosperous but also resilient, secure, and trusted by all Ghanaians,” he added.
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