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On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), as part of its 75th anniversary celebration, held its 28th media awards, at which 32 journalists and media houses were recognised for their sterling performance in the past year.
Media organisations that received awards included the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), Media General, Multimedia, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, New Times Corporation and EIB Network.
Yours truly was awarded the Best Columnist of the Year and Best Domestic Tourism Reporter while the P. A. V. Ansah Journalist of the Year Award went to Edward Adeti, Media Without Borders.
The event which enjoyed the distinguished presence of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was on the theme: "75 Years of Excellence in Journalism. The Role of the Media in Democratic Governance and Elections."
Also gracing the occasion were the Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar; the United Nations (UN) Resident Representative to Ghana, Charles Abani; the Paramount Chief of Nandom Traditional Area, Naa Professor Edmund Nminyem Delle Chiir, who was the chairman for the event; the Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh; the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, and other dignitaries.
For some of the glitz and glam that characterised the awards night, find pictures below.
Congratulations my own person
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