By Regina Benneh, GNA
Kenyase (Ahafo), Oct. 19, GNA-The Ahafo South mine of the Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region has presented a laptop computer and accessories to the 2025 Bono Regional Best Journalist of the year.
Mr Lawrence Yeboah Gyan, the Acting General Manager of Wisdom FM, the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG)’ campus radio received the Bono Regional Best Journalist of the year award, organised by the Bono Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
For his prize, Mr Stephen Kenyo, personnel of the Ahafo South mine of the NGGL presented the machine to him at a short ceremony held at the company’s plant site at Kenyase in the Ahafo Region.
He said the presentation was in fulfilment of a commitment made by the company during the fourth edition of the regional awards held in Sunyani a month ago, saying that Newmont valued the role of the media in promoting transparency, accountability and community development.
Mr Kenyo noted that the gesture demonstrated Newmont’s values for integrity and its commitment to building strong partnerships with key stakeholders like the media.
On his part, Mr Gyan expressed gratitude to the company, describing the gesture as a demonstration of goodwill and encouragement for professional excellence in journalism.
He said the support would motivate him and other colleagues to pursue impactful journalism and strengthen commitment to responsible reporting that promoted accountability and national development.
Mr Gyan’s story captioned: “When the dead are no longer sacred: A cultural and public health crisis in Ghana”, earned him the award.
His work examines cultural practices surrounding corpses and funeral observances and their implications for public health in the country.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Regina Benneh
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