Uphold responsible media ethics for national development – Ashanti GJA Chairman urges journalists
Ashanti Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kofi Adu Domfeh, has emphasised the crucial role of responsible media in driving national development.
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Speaking at the 6th congregation and matriculation of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies, Mr Domfeh stressed that a responsible media is the foundational infrastructure for progress.”The media is the catalyst that makes these outcomes possible. Where information flows freely and responsibly, development follows. Where truth is upheld, societies progress.
Mr.Kofi Adu Donfeh speaking at the ceremony
Where journalists are guided by ethics, citizens trust the institutions that serve them,” he noted.Mr Domfeh urged journalists to prioritise fact-checking, verification, and public interest journalism, noting that credibility is the most valuable asset for any journalist.
He also emphasised the need for journalists to protect their well-being, prioritising safety, mental health, and personal integrity.”Responsible media also means responsible journalists — men and women who prioritise their safety, mental health, and personal integrity.
You cannot give your best to society when you are overwhelmed, unsupported, or burnt out,” he said.Mr Domfeh commended the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies for its commitment to academic excellence and practical training, saying the nation needs strong communication institutions to drive development.
The GJA chairman urged the graduating class to serve the public good with integrity and courage, influencing the national narrative and shaping the future.
He also encouraged the matriculating students to approach their training with discipline, curiosity, and humility, building a strong foundation for their future practice.
The event, held on the school premises, brought together a representative of the former Education Minister and MP for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum; dignitaries from OTEC FM; parents; guardians; current students; and the new batch of graduands and matriculants.
A total of 45 students graduated for the 2024/2025 academic year and were awarded certificates of Diploma in Communication Studies at the ceremony in Kumasi.Seventy-six new students also matriculated, starting a two-year journey through the four walls of the esteemed Journalism Institution.
The principal for the school, Mathew Donkor, during his address, indicated that the school offers a two-year diploma in journalism and media studies affiliated with the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. He emphasised the school has fully obtained accreditation status, making it one of the best destinations for the training of journalists.Source: Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe
