MFWA Trains Journalists to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows in Ghana
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MFWA Trains Journalists to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows in Ghana

In the Upper East Region, a crucial two-day training workshop for selected journalists kicked off at the Golden Horse Hotel in Yorogo near Bolgatanga. Apexnewsgh reports The workshop, organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), aimed to equip journalists with the skills to report on illicit financial flows (IFFs), a pressing issue affecting Ghana and the continent. Addressing journalists at the training was William Nlanjerbor Jalulah, a seasoned journalist and MFWA Program Officer has been instrumental in promoting good governance, accountability, and transparency in Ghana. His expertise in reporting on IFFs, corruption, and economic development made him the perfect fit to lead the workshop. The MFWA has been at the forefront of promoting independent and data-driven media reportage in Ghana. The organization has implemented various projects to enhance journalists’ capacity to report on IFFs, tax manipulation, and other economic issues. The workshop was a testament to the MFWA’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s economy. By empowering journalists to report on IFFs, the organization hopes to create awareness, educate the public, and investigate IFFs issues. The issue of IFFs is a global concern, emphasized by the United Nations’ Agenda 2030. A report by the African Union revealed that Africa loses over $5 million annually to IFFs, underscoring the need for African countries to address this issue. Through the workshop, the MFWA demonstrated its recognition of the importance of building journalists’ capacity to report on IFFs. By doing so, the organization hopes to contribute to promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s economy, and ultimately, to addressing the challenges posed by IFFs and corruption. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

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UER: Fresh GJA executives sworn in
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UER: Fresh GJA executives sworn in

Recently elected executives of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Upper East Region have been sworn in by the Upper East Regional Supervising High Court Judge, Justice Charles Adjei Wilson, yesterday, Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Bolgatanga High Court. William Nlanjerbor Jalulah, General Manager of A1 Radio, was sworn in as Upper East Regional Chairman for the GJA. Fatima Sandra Astanga-Anafu, a journalist with the Ghana News Agency, (GNA) was sworn in as Vice-Chairperson, while Albert Sore, the Upper East Regional Correspondent for the Multimedia Group was sworn in as the Regional Secretary for the GJA. Joshua Asaah, News Editor at A1 Radio was also sworn in as the Treasurer of the Association. 4 other co-opted members were sworn into various positions. Speaking to the media after the brief ceremony, the Regional Chairman of the GJA, Mr. Jalulah reiterated his promise to make the Association more attractive to journalists in the region. “Over the years, the Association has not been so attractive to members or journalists. As a result of that, our number is not encouraging. Coming into office, we were aware of some of these things so we are looking at working towards making the Association attractive to journalists who otherwise are not members to join.” He again reiterated his commitment towards finding an office space for the GJA in the region.

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