Mr Kofi Adu Domfeh, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has received a cash donation of GH¢50,000 from Access Bank Ghana on behalf of the association.
The donation is in aid of the completion of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre project by the local branch of the GJA.
The presentation was made at a rendezvous with selected journalists and leadership of the GJA at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi on Tuesday.
The Press Centre Project, initiated years ago, is envisioned as a modern hub for media engagement, professional development and the promotion of ethical journalism practice in the region, but has stalled due to financial constraints.
The Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Ms. Pearl Nkrumah, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the media in support of national development.
Ms. Nkrumah noted that the media continues to play a critical role in shaping public discourse and connecting institutions to the wider public and sees the media as an important partner in communicating the bank’s services and initiatives to the public.
She saw the bank’s intervention as its corporate commitment to supporting impactful community initiatives.
According to her, the donation is not a one off gesture noting that “Building a transparent relationship with the media would shape business to make a positive impact in society”, she noted.
She said the Ashanti region cannot be ignored because with over 15 branches and 167 employees, in the face of over 1,000 SMEs in the region, it remains strategic and economically vibrant, aligning with the vision of the bank.
Ms. Nkrumah explained that Access Bank focuses on driving tailored financial services, digital innovation and empowering women.
The MD emphasised that as a Pan African bank, its focus is to maintain the lead in the financial sector, in line with its vision of being the world’s most respected bank in Africa.
Ashanti GJA Chairman, Kofi Adu Domfeh, expressing appreciation, described the donation as both timely and encouraging, as the Ashanti GJA needs strong financial backing to advance the Press Centre project.
Mr. Domfeh assured the bank that its contribution would be remembered as part of efforts to strengthen journalism and media development in the region.
“I assure you that your name will be written in letters of gold when the Centre becomes fully operational,” he assured.
He further appealed to other corporate organisations, development partners and individuals to support the project to help promote quality and ethical journalism in the Ashanti Region.
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