The Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Rebecca Ekpe, has reaffirmed the importance of stronger regional collaboration in promoting press freedom, innovation, and sustainable journalism following a high-level engagement with the leadership of Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja.
The engagement with by CJID Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi and his team, in Accra, provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange ideas on the future of journalism in Africa and the evolving challenges confronting newsrooms in an increasingly digital and technology-driven environment.
GJA Vice President, Rebecca Ekpe engages with CJID Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi and his team, in Accra.
Discussions focused on strengthening media resilience through innovation, promoting credible and impactful storytelling, enhancing newsroom sustainability, and expanding collaboration among journalists, researchers, civil society organisations, and development partners. The meeting also examined how emerging technologies can be harnessed to improve journalism while safeguarding professional ethics and public trust.
Rebecca Ekpe described the engagement as both insightful and inspiring, noting that the exchange highlighted the shared commitment of media stakeholders across Africa to protecting press freedom and strengthening democratic accountability through quality journalism.
She commended the CJID team for its leadership in driving media innovation and supporting independent journalism across the continent, describing the organisation’s work as an important contribution to the future of African media.
“The conversations reinforced the need for stronger partnerships among media organisations across Africa. By sharing knowledge, innovation, and best practices, we can build more resilient newsrooms and ensure journalism continues to serve the public interest,” she said.
Ekpe also expressed appreciation for the warm reception and openness demonstrated by the CJID leadership and staff, describing the discussions as productive and forward-looking.
The engagement is expected to lay the foundation for future collaboration between the GJA and CJID in areas including journalism training, media innovation, capacity building, research, gender-responsive journalism, and initiatives aimed at strengthening media freedom and professional excellence across the continent.
As African media organisations navigate rapid technological change, declining revenues, misinformation, and increasing threats to press freedom, the engagement underscored the growing importance of cross-border partnerships in building a vibrant, independent, and sustainable media ecosystem.
