The Ghanaian press on Monday focuses on the 70th anniversary awards
of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
The Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times, Daily Guide and others focused on the historic
event, which was organised by the GJA to recognise hard working journalists, whose
line of work have positively impacted the society.
The overall Best 2018 Journalist Award went to Ms. Doreen Hammond, who is with
the Graphic Communications Group Limited.
In all, 162 awards were presented to deserving individuals and organisations.
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, reiterated the government’s
commitment to promoting the safety of journalists in the country.
He disclosed that the government was partnering the GJA on devising a mechanism
to protect journalists and provide capacity building programmes for them.
He condemned attacks on journalists, saying that it was a threat to the country’s
democracy and the general well-being of the people.
The President of the GJA, Mr. Roland Affail Monney, commended journalists for their
dedication to duty and urged them to uphold the ethics of the profession.
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