Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has emphasized the critical role that the media plays in shaping the narrative of the continent and advancing its development.
Speaking on the opening day of the 3rd African Media Convention, which was held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Mr. Dwumfour emphasized the vital roles that journalists play in authentically and devotedly telling the African story.
“The media has tremendous influence over public opinion, legislative decisions, and cultural transformation. It is crucial to acknowledge the vital role journalists play in promoting accountability, transparency, and democracy throughout Africa as we gather here today, the speaker stated.
His remarks emphasized the media’s critical role in educating the public and keeping the powerful accountable.
During the conference, the main topics of conversation were current problems including media ethics, press freedom, and how technology is changing the media landscape.
Mr. Dwumfour’s passionate appeal for African journalists to stand together struck a powerful chord, acting as a call to action for cooperation in promoting the variety of voices and stories on the continent.
Journalists, media professionals, and stakeholders from all over Africa attended the convention, which provided a forum for lively discussion and knowledge sharing.
The topics covered in the sessions included creative narrative techniques, the difficulties facing AI, modern journalism, and African media, as well as the changing influence of digital media on public opinion.
Speaking from a place of pride in Ghanaian journalism’s long history, Mr. Dwumfour echoed the hopes of African journalists to keep shining a light on the continent’s road to prosperity and advancement.
Mr. Dwumfour expressed his joy at the chance to host the 3rd African Media Convention and celebrate the GJA’s 75th anniversary.
He went on to underline GJA’s goal to creating a dynamic media environment marked by honesty, skill, and steadfast devotion to the greater good.
Every year, the Africa Media Convention (AMC) serves as a forum for collaboration to consider the critical role that journalism plays on the continent, to celebrate the core values of press freedom, and to discuss strategies for preserving such freedoms.
