The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced that it will organise an evening programme to celebrate deserving personalities and institutions to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on May 2.
According to the GJA, this “innovation in the commemoration of WPFD” will be another opportunity to shed light on the contributions such people make in the society.
“Last year, we brought innovation into the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) by organizing the annual ceremony in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. It was the first time in recent memory that the national commemoration of WPFD was held in the regions.”
“In that regard, we have decided to use the occasion to honour distinguished individuals and institutions that have championed and supported the cause of the GJA in particular and the media industry in general,” GJA President Albert Dwumfour said on Thursday, March 13, 202.
He added: “So, instead of the usual daytime activities to mark the occasion, this time round, it will be an evening event with the highlight being the honourary awards to deserving individuals and institutions.”
“The event is scheduled for 2nd May, 2025, and we believe this format will add great impetus to the commemoration of WFPD in Ghana.”
Having successfully hosted the third Africa Media Convention (AMC), the GJA President is hopeful this year’s event in Morocco will build on the “huge success chalked up in Accra.”
“This year, the 4th AMC will take place in Marakesh, Morocco, from May 29th – 31st, 2025. This annual gathering of media practitioners, policy makers academics and stakeholders across the continent provide critical platform to discuss and shape the future of the media in Africa.”
“We encourage media institutions to endeavour to participate in such international activities,” he noted.
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