President John Dramani Mahama has announced the deployment of 60,000 additional surveillance cameras nationwide as part of a major initiative to modernize Ghana’s national security and intelligence infrastructure.

The announcement was made during the launch of the Regional Signals Bureau in the Volta Region on Friday, 5 December, reaffirming the government’s commitment to investing in technology and capacity building to strengthen intelligence operations.

“As part of our long-term vision to modernize national security, the government is investing in technology infrastructure and capacity enhancement across the intelligence sector. These investments include deploying 60,000 additional surveillance cameras nationwide, installing 500 new 4G and 5G communication sites, upgrading the integrated national security communication system, and using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence,” President Mahama stated.

He also revealed plans to construct a new Data Surveillance and Cyber Defence Centre in Accra, which will serve as the headquarters of the National Signals Bureau. At the same time, regional command centres will be expanded nationwide to improve coordination among security agencies.

According to the President, the upgrades will enhance collaboration among intelligence and security agencies, safeguard digital and financial systems, and strengthen Ghana’s ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats.

The launch of the National Signals Bureau marks a significant step in leveraging modern technology for national security, ensuring Ghana is better prepared to address both physical and cyber threats.