Kumasi: Access Bank Ghana has presented a cheque for GH?50,000.00 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre Project being spearheaded by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). The project is envisioned as a modern hub for media engagement, professional development, and the promotion of ethical journalism practice in the region. Since its inception, the project has faced financial constraints, impeding the progress of the facility.
According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Pearl Nkrumah, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, presented the cheque at a media engagement in Kumasi, stating that this initiative forms part of the bank's corporate commitments and responsibilities to support impactful communities. She indicated that the bank is committed to deepening partnerships with the media to drive national development. Ms. Nkrumah affirmed that the media plays a critical role in shaping public discourse and connecting institutions to members of the public.
Ms. Nkrumah expressed optimism that empowering journalists and media organizations would enhance the dissemination of credible, accurate, and timely information to the public. She described the construction of the press centre in Ashanti as a worthy and ambitious vision, which would engender effective media engagements, adding that "Access Bank is pleased to contribute towards its completion."
Mr. Kofi Adu Domfeh, Ashanti Regional GJA Chairman, described the donation as both timely and encouraging. He stated, "The media in the Ashanti region is grateful to Access Bank for this generous and unexpected donation. It could not have come at a better time when the Ashanti GJA needs strong financial backing to advance the Press Centre Project." He assured the bank that its contributions would be remembered as part of efforts to strengthen journalism and media development.
Mr. Domfeh used the occasion to call on individuals, corporate institutions, and development partners to support the construction of the project.