The National Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) led by its President, Mr Kwabena Dwumfour paid a courtesy call on the Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Dr. John Kofi Mensah on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Accra.
The purpose of the visit, according to Mr Dwumfour was to introduce the new executives to its relevant stakeholders.
In addition, he said the visit seeks to strengthen and deepen the existing working relationship between the association and the bank.
âIt is also to collaborate in a number of things and to ensure that we both explore opportunities from both sidesâ, the GJA President said.
He said the new GJA administration is determined to work diligently with ADB and other stakeholders to ensure accelerated development in the country.
He, therefore, calls for a strong collaboration and partnership between the GJA and the bank to bring about a strong business environment to operate.
The GJA president further lauded the leadership of ADB for the drastic improvement made under the leadership of Dr John Kofi Mensah.
In commending the bank for its contributions to the socio-economic development of the nation over the years, Mr Dwumfour said the bank is now visibly compared to the previous years.
Mr Dwumfour also urged the bank to invest in the activities of the media especially the GJA, âWe also appreciate your interest in corporate social responsibilitiesâĤWe believe that the GJA as well as the media is a major stakeholder in national development. For that matter in allocating the national cake, you have to consider the fourth estate of the realmâ, appealed.
For his part, Dr Mensah called for capacity building for journalists. This, he noted will improve their contributions toward national development.
He also commended the GJA president for being the main reason for the stronger collaboration between the bank and the association.
He assured the GJA executives of his commitment to support GJA to achieve its objectives.
The Mr Dwumfour was accompanied by the General Secretary of the association, Mr. Kofi Yeboah, the Organising Secretary, Mr. Dominic Hlordzi, the Treasurer, Mrs Audrey Dekalu, the Public Affairs Officer Madam Rebecca Ekpe, and the Administrator of the Press Centre, Mr. Michael Petit Mawugbe.
Also present at the meeting was the Treasurer of ADB, Madam Bridget Kaminta L. Nuotuo, the General Manager- Operations, Mr. Enoch Benjamin Donkoh, the Chief Finance Officer, Mr.Leon Bannerman-Williams, and the Head of Marketing and Communications, Mr. Selorm Amevor.
The bank has been sponsoring the business categories of the GJA awards since 2018.