President John Mahama has announced the establishment of a National Signals Bureau Intelligence Training Academy in Hohoe, after the security agency secured 100 acres of land for the project. The facility is expected to position Ghana as a regional hub for cyber and signals intelligence training, serving not only Ghanaians but also trainees from ECOWAS, other African nations, and global partners.
Speaking at the commissioning of the new Volta Regional Command Headquarters of the Signal Bureau, Mahama said the academy will help develop the next generation of intelligence professionals and strengthen Ghana’s counter-terrorism and cybersecurity capabilities. He noted that the centre will play a key role in real-time monitoring, border surveillance, cybersecurity protection, and early-warning systems.
The President highlighted ongoing government investments aimed at modernising the intelligence sector, including the installation of 60,000 surveillance cameras nationwide, the rollout of 500 new 4G and 5G communication sites, an upgraded national security communication system with AI-driven analytics, and the construction of a new data surveillance and cyber defence centre in Accra.
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak called for stronger interagency collaboration, stressing that the new facility is designed to support all security units. He cautioned citizens against the misuse of technology to spread misinformation, warning that offenders will face consequences. He also assured the public that the centre is not intended for spying on citizens.
The Director General of the National Signals Bureau, George Atta-Boateng, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to national service, while National Security Coordinator Abdul Razak Usman emphasised efforts to build a secure and self-reliant national security architecture.
Four additional Signal Bureau regional command centres are expected to be commissioned later this year.