Ghana government allocates GH¢10m to media fund
President Mahama announced the 2027 budget allocation to boost journalists' welfare, training, and investigative work.
President John Dramani Mahama has committed GH¢10 million from the 2027 national budget as initial funding for the revived Media Development Fund. This fund is intended to enhance journalists' welfare, professional growth, investigative journalism, and safety training.
The president made this announcement during the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards ceremony held in Accra on Saturday. Philip Osei Bonsu from the Multimedia Group was honoured as the GJA/P.A.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year.
The government plans to collaborate with corporate bodies, including the Bank of Ghana, to secure additional contributions for the fund. The awards ceremony celebrated media professionals under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Media Freedom and Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age”.
Why it mattersJournalists in Ghana will benefit from a new fund supporting their welfare, professional development, and safety.