The President announces GH¢10m seed money for Media Development Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢10 million allocation in the 2027 budget as seed money for the establishment of a Media Development Fund, reaffirming his government's commitment to journalists' welfare and professional development. The post The President announces GH¢10m seed money for Media Development Fund appeared first on Ghana Business News .
President John Mahama has allocated GH¢10 million from the 2027 budget for a Media Development Fund, emphasizing the government's dedication to supporting journalists and their professional growth. At the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, Mahama invited corporate entities like KGL Group and the Bank of Ghana to contribute to the Fund.
He recalled his previous commitment to reactivating the Media Development Fund, which aims to support journalist welfare, professional development, investigative reporting, digital literacy, and safety training. Mahama urged experienced editors to guide younger reporters and challenged newsrooms to maintain consistent standards of evidence across political lines.
He also called for broadened coverage beyond politics to include entertainment, culture, tourism, agriculture, and business. The President addressed the challenges posed by digital platforms and artificial intelligence, warning about the spread of false claims and deepfakes. He commissioned the Media Foundation for West Africa and the GJA to make recommendations on managing the evolving media landscape while ensuring the protection of legitimate criticism and independent reporting.
Mahama reaffirmed his administration's commitment to press freedom and urged journalists to verify recordings and challenge claims in live discussions.
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