Monrovia, Liberia – Through its Department of International Gateway Services, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has launched its nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign in Ganta City, Nimba County. The Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign was officially launched in October in Montserrado County and graced by Amb. Joseph Nyema Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia.
A large number of people attended the Ganta event on Friday, November 22, 2024, which was part of the LTA’s continuous efforts to inform Liberians about the dangers of fraud, cyberscams, and other online crimes that endanger both people and organizations.
Following the successful October 2024 Cybersecurity Conference, this launch was a significant step in the LTA’s goal to provide all Liberians with the information they need to defend themselves against online attacks.
Speaking from Cairo, Egypt, where she was a keynote speaker at the second OECD conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commissioner Angela Cassell Bush, head of the LTA’s Department of International Gateway Services, stressed the value of educating the public in the fight against cybercrimes.
“The goal of this campaign is to ensure that every Liberian, regardless of their background, understands the potential dangers lurking online and knows how to protect themselves from cyber scams and fraud.”
To increase awareness in Nimba County, the one-day event featured radio interviews on a number of local stations. The LTA team made appearances on Radio Voice of Gompa (VOG) 106.5, HOTT FM 107.9, and Radio Seletorwah FM 101.1, where they talked about how to be safe online, the risks of clicking on unconfirmed links, and the significance of exercising caution when using social media.
Following that, there was a community engagement session aimed at a variety of demographics, such as market ladies and motorcycle riders. Participants received instruction on how to protect their personal data, spot phishing scams, and avoid being a victim of online fraud. The campaign’s message was further spread through door-to-door contact and a float through the streets of Ganta.
By distributing educational materials and offering guidance on staying safe in the digital age, the LTA team interacted directly with the inhabitants. The festival also featured active participation from local schools, including as Ganta YMCA High School, Mansiah Christian Academy (MCA), Christian Foundation High School, JW Pearson High School, Geolanda Community School, and United Liberia Inland Academy (ULICA).
Due to the campaign’s emphasis on educating young people about internet safety and security, students received extra attention. In the upcoming months, the cybersecurity campaign will be implemented in all 15 Liberian counties, focusing on companies, government agencies, schools, and regular residents. Commissioner Bush gave this information. Commissioner Bush stated, “We are committed to reaching every corner of Liberia with this crucial message.”
Commissioner Angela Cassell Bush, Joe Jomah Kerkula, Sangai P. Moliwulo, Cllr. T. Emmanuel Tomah, Kpanah Sao, and Chris Gahndolo are members of the LTA Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Team (C-ACT). Moses M. Lamin, Momodu Sombai, Milton Quaye, Marcus G. Geeplay, Barleh H. Kiawu, Morris Baryogar, Marlene D. Global, Tonia Hardy, Fatima Foeday, Richman Cooper, and Harrietta R. Gblorso are among the other members.
The program, which is expected to have a significant national impact, is an important step in Liberia’s continuous efforts to counter the rising menace of cybercrimes by making sure that people are not only aware of the dangers but also equipped to protect themselves online.
The LTA team spoke with locals face-to-face, distributing educational materials and offering guidance on being safe online. Ganta YMCA High School, Mansiah Christian Academy (MCA), Christian Foundation High School, JW Pearson High School, United Liberia Inland Academy (ULICA), and Geolanda Community School were among the local schools who actively participated in the event.
Since the campaign’s main goal was to increase young knowledge of internet safety and security, extra attention was paid to students. Commissioner Bush announced that in the upcoming months, the cybersecurity campaign will be implemented in all 15 Liberian counties, focusing on companies, government agencies, schools, and regular residents. Commissioner Bush stated, “We are dedicated to spreading this important message throughout Liberia.”
Commissioner Angela Cassell Bush, Joe Jomah Kerkula, Sangai P. Moliwulo, Cllr. T. Emmanuel Tomah, Kpanah Sao, and Chris Gahndolo were members of the LTA Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Team (C-ACT). Moses M. Lamin, Momodu Sombai, Milton Quaye, Marcus G. Geeplay, Barleh H. Kiawu, Morris Baryogar, Marlene D. Global, Tonia Hardy, Fatima Foeday, Richman Cooper, and Harrietta R. Gblorso are among the other members.
The program, which is expected to have a significant national impact, is an important step in Liberia’s continuous efforts to counter the rising menace of cybercrimes by making sure that people are not only aware of the dangers but also equipped to protect themselves online.
