By Caleb Kuleke
Ho, Dec 19, GNA – Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has described the Ghana News Agency (GNA) as one of the most trusted and credible news organisations in the country.
He said the discipline, training and professional orientation of journalists at the Agency enabled them to deliver news with accuracy, balance and professionalism.
Mr Gunu made the remarks when the Volta Regional Office of the GNA paid a courtesy call on him at his office in Ho.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Agency and the media fraternity in the region, stressing the importance of a strong working relationship to drive development.
“I cannot succeed without the media,” the Minister said, expressing satisfaction with the work of the GNA in the region and calling for sustained support to enable the Agency to effectively carry out its mandate.
He assured the media of his openness and readiness to collaborate with them in the discharge of their duties, adding that his administration would work closely with the GNA to champion development initiatives in the region.
Mr Gunu thanked the GNA team for the visit and reiterated that the Agency remained one of the most authentic and credible news institutions in Ghana.
He encouraged the Agency to continue to innovate and expressed confidence in its plans to reposition and evolve from 2026.
The Regional Minister further noted that his administration was moving beyond cooperation to true collaboration with key stakeholders.
Referring to Sustainable Development Goal 17, Mr Gunu, once a stringer, emphasised that partnerships and collaboration formed the backbone of development efforts.
He assured the GNA of his full support, describing the Agency as a key institution he was committed to helping grow and succeed.
Mr Maxwell Awumah, Volta and Oti Regional Manager of GNA, welcomed the Regional Minister to the region and pledged the Agency’s support to his administration.
Mr Awumah said the GNA had a strong presence across the two regions with 11 correspondents strategically positioned to provide comprehensive coverage for Volta.
He emphasised the Agency’s readiness to support the Regional Minister through accurate, timely and professional reportage, as well as effective collaboration.
The GNA team also used the opportunity to seek further support from the Minister, including additional working tools to complement a laptop earlier provided, and to discuss areas of collaboration as the Agency prepares to transition into a new operational phase from 2026.
The meeting highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between government and the media in promoting development, accountability and the dissemination of accurate information in the Volta region.
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Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah