Don't Compromise role in Society

THE President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr Ransford Tetteh, has urged journalists not to compromise their expected role in society, while discharging their duties.
He stated that without compromising the integrity of the profession, journalists should remember to “ be fair, balanced and accurate in our reportage” to improve corporate governance in society.
The GJA President gave this advice during the presentation of a sponsorship package by Guinness Ghana Brewery Limited (GGBL), in support the association’s 13th awards ceremony to be held in Accra on Saturday, October 25, 2008.
Mr Tetteh encouraged journalists to continue exercising the present freedom they had with responsibility so that they do not inflame passions and destroy the values of the profession.
He expressed his appreciation to the GGBL for its support, noting that the partnership between GJA and GGBL had deepened since last year when GGBL partnered the GJA in its awards ceremony.
The Communications Manager of GGBL, Mr Donald Gwira, presented drinks worth GH¢1,000 to the GJA.
The Corporate Citizenship Manager of GGBL, Mr Edwin Baffour, said the practice of journalism in the country was improving so it was important for journalists to be rewarded for their contribution to the development of the country
“They should be recognised for their good efforts”, he stated, adding that his company was happy to support the GJA since the media gave them the appropriate platform to interact with their consumers, suppliers, investors and regulatory bodies.