Cape Coast - In a significant move to strengthen cybersecurity in the Central Region, Ghana's Cyber Security Authority, (CSA), Hubtel and the C-Quansah Foundation have partnered to launch the inaugural Cybersecurity Quiz Competition for senior high schools in the area.

The initiative seeks to educate students, teachers, and the wider public, equipping them with the knowledge to help combat the rising incidence of cybercrime.

The competition, held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Adisadel College in Cape Coast, formed part of activities marking Africa Safer Internet Day 2026. The event brought together six senior high schools and was sponsored by the C-Quansah Foundation, Hubtel, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, and ChildOnline Africa.

Speaking on the sidelines of the competition, the Acting Director-General of the CSA, Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, announced government plans to establish a new regional office in the Central Region to help curb the growing threat of cybercrime.



Describing the Central Region as a cybercrime hotspot, Mr. Agbeti stressed the urgency of the situation. "In terms of cyber crime, the Central Region has been identified as a hotspot," he said. As a result, the CSA, in collaboration with its parent ministry, the Ministry of Communication, is actively exploring measures to contain the rising tide of cybercrime in the area. "We're not only seeking to contain the situation, but also exploring ways to enforce the laws to minimise its occurrence," he explained.



Mr. Agbeti further noted that the government of President Mahama and the CSA Board have deemed it imperative to expand operations by establishing an office in Cape Coast. He revealed that cybercrimes linked to the Central and Western Regions extend beyond mobile money fraud to include impersonation and fraudulent activities on lending platforms. "Sextortion and child grooming, among others, are becoming rampant in these areas, and something urgently needs to be done," he emphasised.



Drawing on available data, the government has resolved to tackle cybercrime with the urgency it demands, with the new Central Regional office forming a key part of that strategy.

At the quiz competition, Adisadel College emerged as the winner in the boys' category, while Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School secured first place in the girls' category. The other participating institutions were Wesley Girls' Senior High, Holy Child Senior High, St. Augustine College, and Mfantsepim Senior High.

Highlighting the importance of the competition, CSA Board Member Mr. Charles Quansah explained that the event was designed to promote online safety and raise awareness among students. "It’s an annual celebration which the board and management have regularly been embarking upon to ensure online protection for students and the general public," he said. He noted that, under the Child Online Protection guidelines, this year’s event focused on helping teenagers and students understand policy guidelines and providing them with counsel. "We intend to sustain this drive, and having successfully hosted this year’s event at Adisadel College, other schools will subsequently host the programme," he added.

The competition concluded on a positive note, with a call for students, teachers, and the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to cybercrime. Residents of both the Central and Western Regions have expressed optimism about the government’s commitments and are hopeful that the promised interventions will materialise for their mutual benefit.