GJA Volta-Oti

18/11/2023

07/11/2023

13/02/2023

On the occasion of World Radio Day, GJA-Volta/Oti wishes all practitioners and our audiences a blissful commemoration.

In line with this year's Theme; Radio and Peace; Let us use this day to re-dedicate ourselves to tenets of responsible media pluralism, championing peace, and tranquillity in the society.



Ghana Journalists Association GJA-Volta Ministry of Information - Ghana

01/01/2023

GJA, Volta-Oti wishes all members and the general public a Happy Prosperous New Year.

We thank our partners, sponsors, stakeholders and all; who in diverse ways made the year fruitful for the Chapter.

May this year bring usany opportunities to do better and have many achievements.



Ghana Journalists Association

25/12/2022

Season's greetings from GJA-Volta/Oti

13/10/2022

In furtherance to the breast cancer awareness month this October, the GJA Volta-Oti and MiracleLife Hospital is organising a Breast Cancer Awareness Week; 16th to 22nd October 2022.

On Wednesday 19th October, there will be free breast screening at the Miracle Life Hospital (Ho, on the Holy Spirt Road). It is open to the media and the public.

Other activities include radio education and interviews, social media campaign and dedicated articles to educate the public.

In the Ketu South Municipal Assembly area, the Municipal Hospital at Aflao is also conducting free breast screening on Thursdays and Friday's this whole month of October.

The media in the area are assisting with publicity and public education to ensure a lot more people get screened.

GJA-Volta Ghana Journalists Association

05/10/2022

The Chairman of GJA Volta-Oti, Agbaxode Emmanuel joined the Association of Ghana Industries, AGI - Eastern/Volta/Oti at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

The AGM was held at the Afariwa Lodge in Worawora, Biakoye District of the Oti region.

Find below the key points of his presentation.

1. We're grateful for the invitation extended to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the region to be part of this all-important gathering.

Indeed, this is another demonstration of the existing strong ties between the Regional AGI and the GJA and for that matter, the media.

Ladies and gentlemen, Oti is a beautiful region with so much economic potentials and I am happy this Regional AGM is happening here, for you, captains of industry, to also explore opportunities here.

2. The theme is very much appropriate if Ghana can benefit from the ACFTA. No one business or organisation can single handedly win under the ACFTA programme. It requires both government and the private sector and indeed, all hands on deck.

3. All hands on deck means the media too has a role to play. That is why the GJA in the Volta and Oti Regions assures that its relationship with the AGI and businesses in the region will be further deepened to ensure a win for all situations.

4. We have done it before and again ready to do even more. As some of you may remember, we have always worked with the AGI to improve the lot of businesses in the two regions and also improve public support for these businesses. We have exposed a lot of areas that require government support in the past, we are ready to do more.

5. We, the GJA, have always known the importance of the AGI, in the development of country. Your members hold the key to creating jobs through building linkages from natural resources to entrepreneural facilities.
The GJA members will continue to dig out the opportunities and report them to catch your attention. Be it tourism, agribusiness, food processing etc.

6. We urge businesses not to fear the media but rather befriend us so that we can be of good help. We are aware some miscreants parade themselves as media men to dupe businesses and misrepresent journalists.
Our doors; here I am referring to the GJA, are open to you.

7. Always reach out to us so we can recommend the right people to work with for good value. I will end here and pray that the Good Lord will make this gathering and activities fruitful.

Long Live GJA Volta/Oti, Long Live AGI (Eastern/Volta/Oti) and Long Live Ghana.

Thank you.

GJA-Volta

26/09/2022

GJA Volta/Oti Strikes Partnership with Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) - Nutepkor

On Saturday, September 24, 2022 the leadership of the GJA Volta/Oti Chapter honoured an invitation from the Naval Training Command at Nutekpor in the South Tongu District.

The visit is the first step of collaboration between the media and the Command which serves as the head of the Military (Garison Command) in Volta/Oti Regions.

During interactions, the Flag Officer Commanding of NAVTRAC, Commodore Godwin L. Bessing expressed delight for the meeting and called for a strong collaboration between the media and the military.

He expressed the hope that the media and the military can design a training model to facilitate security reporting and military/media relations.

According to him, such collaborations will build trust, ensure information sharing, improve security and make the work of the military relatable to the civilians.

He therefore announced that the doors of the military in the Volta and Oti Regions including the 66 Artillery Regiment in Ho are open to the media at all times.

The Regional Chairman of the GJA, Volta/Oti Chapter, Emmanuel Agbaxode also welcomed the partnership and assured the military of the media's support.

He recounted that the media in the region (Volta/Oti) have had a long standing relationship with the military operating in the two regions and hoped that it will be furthered to serve the mutual interest of the two institutions and that of the public.

The NAVTRAC idea was mooted in 2011, established in 2014 and commissioned in October 2020 by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The facility which sits on a 114 acres of land along the Volta River is designed to be the unified and functional command for training in the Ghana Navy.

To this end, it currently runs and coordinates five out of the envisaged schools of the Navy Command. They are, Supply Application School, School of Maritime Operations and Naval Recruits Training School.

The two others are Leadership Leadership Training School in Tema and Marine Engineering and Compat Systems in Secondi.

The GJA team which was accompanied by some members in southern Volta were also taken on a familiarisation tour of the facility.

The team included, the Vice Chairman, Kafui Gati, Secretary, Frederick Duodu Takyi, Treasurer, Ewoenam Kpodo and Administrator, Lambert Atsivor.

Some Navy officials at the interaction include, Nii Okai Ankrah - Commanding Officer, Naval Base, Nutekpor, Lt. Commander, Frederick Kutsoati- Commanding Officer, Supply Application School, Lt. Commander Michael Awuah - Assistant Commanding Officer, School of Maritime Operations and Lt. Commander and Emilio Okyere-Dadzie - Commanding Officer, Naval Recruits Training School.

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10/09/2022

On Friday, September 9, 2022 the Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association(GJA), Volta/Oti Region paid a courtesy call on the newly invested Vice Chancellor and Registrar, of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS); Prof. Lydia Aziato and Registrar, Ms Yaa Amankwaa Opuni respectively.

The visit which was to familiarise the new Regional GJA Executives with UHAS, its long standing partner; was also purposed to strengthen the exisiting bond and explore more areas of collaboration and mutual interest.

The Regional Chairman, Emmanuel Agbaxode congratulated the Vice Chancellor and Registrar on their new role and pledged the support of the media in the Volta and Oti Regions in ensuring UHAS reaches its goal of becoming an Ivy League institution.

The Regional Secretary, of Frederick Duodu Takyi reiterated that the success story of UHAS cannot be told without the role of the media in the region.

He called for a closer collaboration in other areas such as specialisation in health reporting, deeper understanding of the UHAS vision, Improving media relations of UHAS staff and students, Press Centre Phase II project among others.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lydia Aziato entreated journalists to remain friends of UHAS and always verify information concerning the university before publication.

She also assured GJA of the University’s support.

The Registrar, Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni recounted that the media in the region has been helpful to the university in its 10 years existence.

She said her doors were always open for further discussions on areas of mutual interest.

Other members of the GJA delegation include the Treasurer, Ewoenam Kpodo, Yvonne Halley Kanyi, member of the Professional Development Committee and Jones Anlimah, the Head of News at the Volta Regional Office of GBC.

GJA-Volta

10/09/2022

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, National Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association together with Regional Executives of GJA Volta-Oti went to visit our colleague Seth Kwaku Mensah Akrobeto at the Burns Centre of the Korle-bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

The delegation led by the National Vice President, Linda Asante Agyei also donated a token of Ghc2400 to our brother.

The donation was received by Belinda Waja, Caretaker and Regina Akrobeto, Sister of our colleague.

Mr. Akrobeto who is popularly known as KMA is the Morning Show host of Ke Fm at Kpassa in the Nkwanta South District of the Oti region.

He and six others were involved in a gas explosion that destroyed their home and properties.

Five out of the seven have seen lost their lives. KMA and one other lady who is receiving treatment at SOMACA Clinic at Kpassa are the only survivors of the unfortunate incident.

Mrs Asante Agyei wished KMA speedy recovery and commended the Burns Centre and the Nurse in Charge of the ward, Madam Sarfoah Ompong for the good care given to our colleague and all other patients under their care.

Other Executives present were, Dominic Hlordzi - National Organising Secretary, Rebecca Ekpa - National Public Relations Officer and Frederick Duodu Takyi- Regional Secretary of GJA, Volta/Oti

GJA-Volta

02/08/2022

PRESS RELEASE

August 2, 2022

REGIONAL GJA EXECUTIVES PAID FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO KEY INSTITUTIONS

On Monday, August 01, 2022, the newly elected Regional Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association – Volta/Oti branch, paid a familiarization visit to some key institutions in the Volta Regional Capital, Ho.

The delegation led by the Regional Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Agbaxode, includes, Vice Chairman, Mr. Kafui Gati, Treasurer, Ms. Ewoenam Kpodo, and the Administrator of Volta-Oti GJA Secretariat, Mr. Lambert Atsivor.

Accompanied by some colleague journalists, the delegation visited the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, the Regional Police Headquarters, the 66 Artillery Regiment, the Municipal Assembly and the office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to meet with the heads of these institutions.

The Administrator, who did the introduction, said it had become necessary to introduce the new Executives to the key stakeholders following their successful election and induction into office in June this year.

Regional Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Agbaxode, in his remarks thanked the stakeholders for their continued support over the years. He pledged to build on the relationship and partnership established by the predecessors to enhance the capacity of journalists and media practitioners in the two regions, and for the development of both Volta and Oti.

He outlined some activities and programmes of the Association including the completion of the Press Centre Project, return of the Regional Awards and Dinner Night, Training and Capacity building for members, and regular engagements, thus, appealed for the support of stakeholders for success while assuring of the Association's support to the institutions.

The Regional Minister - Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, congratulated the new Executives on their election and wished them well. He assured of the VRCC's readiness to support the Association; knowing the important place of the media in the development of the region.

He called on the media not to always concentrate on reporting negative stories about the region but look out for the many positive things happening in the region. He hinted of plans to organise a soiree for the media which would have in attendance, the Minister of Information, Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.

The Regional Police Commander, COP Edward Oduro Kwateng, expressed gratitude for the visit and expressed the willingness to continue to partner and support the new leadership in their endeavours which will serve the mutual interest of the Association and the Police in the region. He however called for balanced reportage from the media, especially on matters involving the Police.

Commanding Officer of the 66 Artillery Regiment, Lt. Col Edward Sarpong Appiah, reaffirmed his readiness to support the Association. He accepted proposal from the GJA Chairman for the Regiment to sponsor the Best Security Reporter category of the Regional Awards and looked forward to the awards which ii proposed for December, 2022.

He expressed gratitude for his consideration to be made an honorary member of the Association as planned by the immediate past Executives which Mr. Kafui Gati, the Vice-Chairman noted was still on the table.

Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Divine Bosson, welcomed the Executives and reminded them of the big shoes they were stepping in and the need to work hard to meet the expectations of members.

He underscored the important place of the media in governance and development and charged them to be balanced and objective at all times. He noted that the concentration should not only be on political figures but everyone so that collectively, Ho, Volta and Ghana would be better.

He appreciated the support of the media to the Assembly and said the relationship would be strengthened for more to be done together for Ho to bounce back.

The MCE mentioned the "Keep Ho Clean" campaign, the "Oxygen City" concept, "Ho Expo 2022" among others that needed the media for the right outcome. He assured of his own and that of the Assembly's support for activities and programmes of GJA.

Regional Director of Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr. Alexander Nketia, congratulated the Executives and thanked them for the visit. He assured them of the Authority’s support and accepted to consider sponsoring the Best Reporter, Tourism category.

He noted that the Authority's doors were open for training of Journalists in Tourism reporting as it held great potentials for the region.

The familiarization tour of the Regional Executives will continue on later dates to other key GJA stakeholders and partner institutions in the Volta and Oti regions.

-End.

Signed
Frederick Duodu Takyi,
Secretary (GJA-Volta/Oti)

01/07/2022

Happy Birthday to our newly elected in Chairman Agbaxode Emmanuel Emmatec and Senior Member of the Journalism Profession Mary Anane aka Yaa Asantewa. Have a great year!

30/06/2022

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 the newly elected executives of the Ghana Journalists Association - Volta/Oti Chapter were lawfully sworn into office.

This was done by the Supervising High Court Judge of Volta Region, His Lorship George Boadi in his chamber.

The brief ceremony saw the executives taking the oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy.

The executives include, Emmanuel Agbaxode, Regional Chairman, Kafui Gati - Vice Chairman, Frederick Duodu Takyi - Secretary and Ewoenam Kpodo - Treasurer.

Find Attached a a Press Statement and Pictures.

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30/06/2022

30/06/2022