The Government of Ghana has officially commissioned the Eastern Regional Office of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize and decentralize its security and intelligence infrastructure.
The commissioning ceremony, held in Koforidua, was led by the Minister for the Interior and Minister Responsible for National Security, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who described the project as a “historic milestone” in fulfilling the government’s commitment to national safety and the operationalization of a proactive intelligence framework.
“This is not just a building,” the Minister stated.
“It is the fulfillment of a promise made to Ghanaians, to invest in the modernization and realignment of our national security architecture in line with section 6.4 of the NDC manifesto.”
The newly launched facility is equipped with cutting-edge surveillance systems and access to a network of over 10,000 CCTV cameras nationwide. It also houses a team of cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and signal intelligence analysts capable of intercepting and decoding digital communications used by criminals.
“The purpose is clear: move from reactive to proactive security,” Muntaka emphasized.
“This office will play a vital role in tracking kidnappers, combating fraud, preempting robberies, and disrupting transnational crime networks.”
In addition to supporting crime-fighting efforts, the facility will help create a secure environment for Ghana’s evolving 24-hour economy, enabling businesses to operate safely around the clock.
The Koforidua office is the first of four regional NSB offices scheduled for commissioning this year, expanding national security capacity beyond Accra and reinforcing inter-agency collaboration across the country.
By: Shadrack Odame Agyare | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
