Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the Best Journalist of the year 2017, Bernard Korku Avle and to all those who won awards.
In a tweeted messge the President said: “Warm congratulations to @benkoku on being named 2017 Journalist of the Year. Thoroughly well-deserved. Congratulations also to all award winners.”
Warm congratulations to @benkoku on being named 2017 Journalist of the Year. Thoroughly well-deserved. Congratulations also to all award winners. 1/2
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) October 28, 2018
President Akufo-Addo also urged the media to remain active in tackling the social ills of our country, and advocating for investment that will contribute to Ghana’s development.
“I urge the media to remain active in tackling the social ills of our country, and advocating for investment that will contribute to Ghana’s development.”
I urge the media to remain active in tackling the social ills of our country, and advocating for investment that will contribute to Ghana’s development. 2/2
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) October 28, 2018
The host of Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, Bernard Avle was last night adjudged Journalist of the Year at the 23rd GJA Awards night, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.
More than 40 Ghanaian journalists and some media houses were also honoured for their outstanding works in various catergories.
The 37-year old Bernard Koku Avle who won the PAV Journalist of the Year, took home a cash prize, a three bedroom house, as well as an SUV.
Story by Ruth Abla Adjorlolo
