Former Information Minister, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has urged the staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support programmes initiated during his tenure as Minister for Information.
The Minister in a farewell message during a staff durbar on Friday, February 16, made a passionate plea for the continued support and expansion of the media support programmes.
Hon. Oppong Nkrumah encouraged staff to work in close collaboration with the Minister designate Fatimatu Abubakar, to ensure their sustainability.
“Do not turn your back on our media support programmes. We need to support the public communications ecosystem continuously. It is necessary if we want the media and others to excel in our democracy,” he said.
Hon. Oppong Nkrumah, who has been re-assigned to the Ministry of Works and Housing highlighted the crucial role these programmes play in strengthening Ghana’s media landscape.
He cited the Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) and the Coordinated Mechanism for the Safety of Journalists (CMSJ) as some of the programmes that need constant support to serve their purpose.
According to the Minister, the programmes have successfully provided comprehensive training to over 140 journalists from diverse media houses nationwide, equipping them with the skills and expertise needed to excel in their profession and ensuring the safety and security of media practitioners.
Hon. Oppong Nkrumah called upon government agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the private sector to unite and address the challenges faced by the media support programs.
Source: MOI (PR Unit)
