The new Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar and a team from the ministry visited the offices of The Chronicle yesterday to interact with the staff.
Affable Fatimatu Abubakar, who is the first sector minister after the late Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey to have visited The Chronicle, expressed her commitment to fostering a strong relationship between the government and the media.
She emphasised the importance of transparent communication and the media’s role in promoting accountability and educating the citizenry.
“The media is a vital partner in our democracy. My ministry is dedicated to ensuring that media houses and journalists have the support they need to provide accurate and timely information to the public,” stated Fatimatu Abubakar.
She highlighted key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry, including the Coordinated Mechanism on Safety of Journalists (CMSJ) and the Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP).
These programs aim to create a conducive regulatory environment that promotes growth and innovation in the media sector.
The minister also acknowledged the increasing number of passionate and talented youth in Ghana who have taken up journalism roles without formal training.
She encouraged The Chronicle’s management to leverage the MCEP to equip these individuals with professional training in journalism ethics.
She reiterated her ministry’s open-door policy and encouraged the media to reach out with any concerns or suggestions.
The Minister was warmly received by the management and staff of The Chronicle, who commended her proactive approach in engaging with the media.
The Chronicle expressed their readiness to collaborate with the Ministry of Information to enhance information flow and uphold journalistic integrity.
Ebo Quansah, the General Manager of The Chronicle, warmly welcomed the minister and her team to the offices of The Chronicle. He applauded the minister’s pledge to strengthen the relationship between government and the media. Ebo Quansah said, “We appreciate your visit and commitment to strengthening the relationship between the government and the media. We look forward to working together.”
The visit concluded with a brief meeting where the minister and the management discussed various issues, including press freedom, media ethics and public information dissemination.
Both parties expressed optimism about future collaborations aimed at promoting transparency and effective communication.
Fatimatu Abubakar’s visit to The Chronicle is seen as a positive step towards enhancing government-media relations and underscores her dedication to supporting the media’s crucial role in Ghana’s democracy.
