We’re integrating cybersecurity into curricula to boost Ghana’s digital resilience – Apaak

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak says the Ministry of Education is taking steps to integrate cybersecurity education across all levels of Ghana’s learning system.

Speaking at the Break the Code: Capture the Flag (BRCTF) 2025 competition in Accra, Dr. Apaak said the initiative forms part of the government’s goal to safeguard national infrastructure and build digital resilience.

“The Ministry of Education recognizes cybersecurity as a key driver of digital transformation,” he stated. “Integrating cybersecurity education strengthens digital resilience, safeguards national infrastructure, and empowers learners with the skills to navigate and secure the evolving digital landscape.”

He explained that the Ministry is embedding coding and digital literacy into the basic school curriculum while training teachers to use digital tools in the classroom.

“Government through the education ministry and other relevant agencies is working assiduously to promote digital literacy,” he said.

According to him, the *One Million Coders Programme* is one of the flagship projects aimed at preparing the next generation for the demands of the digital economy. “We are training one million young Ghanaians in digital skills such as coding, web application development, and software engineering for jobs in the digital ecosystem,” Dr. Apaak added.

He said Ghana’s ability to defend its digital space depends more on people than technology.

“Our digital sovereignty depends not only on systems and technologies but, most importantly, on skilled people; people who understand, protect, and innovate within Ghana’s digital ecosystem,” he emphasized.

Dr. Apaak commended the Break the Code competition for bridging the gap between learning and practical application. “It provides a platform where students don’t just learn cybersecurity but live it through collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a safe, ethical manner,” he said.

He urged participants to see themselves as active players in the country’s cyber defense.

“You are Ghana’s first line of defence in the digital age,” he told the young coders.