Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen, the editor in chief of ApexnewsGh, has been honored at the second edition of the Upper East GJA Awards. Mr. Ngamegbulam, a dedicated media practitioner in the Upper East media landscape, was recognized as the ‘CLIMATE CHANGE‘ reporter of the year in 2022.
Since the inception of Apexnewsgh.com in 2020, this diligent journalist has exhibited remarkable dedication and consistency in his reporting, particularly on topics that are beneficial to the people of the Upper East region.In 2019, Mr. Ngamegbulam due to his explicit reports and contribution in the area of humanity won the ‘HUMAN RIGHTS’ category Award.
Unlike many other voting award schemes, the GJA awards have implemented a proper process for recognizing its members. This involves the appointment of vetting committees that thoroughly review works submitted by qualified journalists.
Below are the 2022 Upper East Regional GJA Award Winners
Albert sore – Journalist of the Year
Albert Sore – Human Rights Reporting
Albert Sore –Agric Reporting
Nicholas –Most Promising Journalist of the Year
Nicholas Azebire (Dreamz FM)—Child protection Reporting
Nicholas Azebire (Dreamz FM)—Disability Reporting
Joshua Asaa (A1 Radio)—Sanitation Reporting
Joshua Asaa (A1 Radio) —Conflict Reporting
Castro Senyalah (Asaase)—Environment Reporting
Moses Appiah (A1 Radio) – Education Reporting
David Azure (A1 Radio)—Health Reporting
Nelson Abagna (GBC- Ural Radio)—Sport reporting
Ngamegblam Chidozie Stephen (ApexnewsGh) – Climate Change reporting
Anthony Apudeo (GNA)—Tourism reporting
Anthony Adongo Apudeo (GNA) – Gender reporting
Simon Agana (Word FM) – Water reporting
Simon Agana (Word FM)—Development reporting
The award ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries from both within and outside the region. Notable individuals in attendance included Professor David Millar, the Regional CHRAJ Boss Lawyer. Jaladeen-Abdulai, the National GJA Vice President, the National GJA Secretary, a representative of the information minister Alhaji Yusif Fosana, the government spokesperson on social service, retired COP Patrick Akolgo, media veteran Samuel Akapule, representatives from various political parties, the Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu and more.
The Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area, Tongoraan Kolbilsong Namalteng, chaired the ceremony, which concluded successfully.
The 2023 Upper East Ghana Journalists Awards was sponsored by WaterAid Ghana .
Other sponsors:
Afrikids Ghana
Earl International Group (Ghana) Gold Mining Ltd
MTN Ghana, Silas Amoah Foundation
Endswell Pharmacy
Youth Harvest Foundation
VRA/NEDCO
Widows and Orphans Movement
Participatory Action for Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA
Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly
Source: Apexnewsgh.com|Ghana
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