St. Peter’s Senior High School has been crowned champions of the 2025 National Cybersecurity Challenge (NCC), after an exciting and intellectually charged contest among three top-performing schools — OLA Girls Senior High School, St. Peter’s Senior High School, and St. Monica’s Senior High School.
The competition formed part of activities marking the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to promote cyber hygiene, responsible online behavior, and digital safety awareness among students and young people across Ghana.
At the end of the keenly contested challenge, St. Peter’s SHS emerged winners, demonstrating exceptional knowledge in cyber safety, threat identification, and digital forensics. OLA Girls SHS came in second place, while St. Monica’s SHS secured the third position.
Delivering a speech on behalf of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), the Director for Innovation, Mr. Emmanuel Ofori, commended the students for their passion and innovation in addressing cybersecurity issues.
He said the competition reflects government’s unwavering commitment to building a safe and resilient digital ecosystem that empowers young people to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
“I am delighted to join you for the 2025 Champions Edition of the National Cybersecurity Challenge. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all contestants for the passion and knowledge you demonstrated throughout this competition,” Mr. Ofori stated.
According to him their performance reaffirms the fact that Ghana’s young people are not only consumers of technology but also creative problem solvers and defenders of our digital future. “This is the essence of our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — to empower every Ghanaian, especially the youth, to understand the value of cybersecurity and their role in safeguarding our collective digital space,” he added.
Mr. Ofori also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors, academic institutions, and international partners to develop skills in cybersecurity and digital innovation. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the Cyber Security Authority and other stakeholders to deepen awareness and strengthen national capacity against cyber threats.
The National Cybersecurity Challenge serves as a platform to nurture young talents in cybersecurity, enhance critical thinking, and inspire career interests in ICT and related fields. Over the years, the competition has become a cornerstone of Ghana’s broader strategy to promote responsible digital citizenship and build local expertise to support the country’s growing digital economy.
