President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sent a strong
signal to digital fraudsters that his administration will wage a relentless war
against their efforts and activities in order to safeguard the digital economy
of the country.
Addressing the opening ceremony of a three-day SWIFT African Regional
Conference under the theme: “Enabling the Digital Economy”, at the Kempinski
Gold Coast, President Akufo Addo said “the evolution of technological
innovations have a downside” and that “the world over cyber attacks on digital
payment platforms have become sophisticated and it is important that we close
ranks to deal with this new emerging threat lest we risk the erosion of
confidence in our financial Payment system”.
“Just as technology offers opportunities to grow our economies and bring
progress to our people, there are criminal syndicates who will always be burnt
on exploiting it for their selfish interests. They have to be relentlessly
fought” President Akufo-Addo said.
Search for Digital Solutions
The President additionally, urged the over 500 financial service
representatives from across the industry in Africa, to use the 26th edition of
the SWIFT African Regional Conference (ARC), to find strategic solutions to the
digital financial challenges in Africa.
“This conference should serve as the Fulcrum to strengthen the future of the
African financial industry. I believe in this room, we have a distinguished
gathering who will share their perspectives on some of the critical issues to
spare our continent towards the path of full digitization of her economies”
President Akufo Addo stated.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison in his opening address
indicated that government through the Bank of Ghana is on course to delivering
change to customers of banks in Ghana by harnessing new technologies and the
development of alternative strategies.
The Central Bank he says will continue to leverage on sound regulatory frames
works to ensure that the country’s economy remains stable.
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