GJA-Volta

31/07/2025

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16/07/2025

GJA-Volta Leadership Transition Sealed with Formal Handover

In a gesture underscoring transparency and institutional continuity, Mr. Emmanuel Agbaxode, outgoing Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Volta Region, formally handed over leadership to Dr. Harrison Kofi Belley, the newly elected Chairman.

The symbolic exchange, held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the GJA-Volta Press Centre in Ho, included the presentation of a handing-over note comprising the inventory of assets, financial accounts, bank cheque books, keys to the secretariat, and other essential documents.

The handover followed a peaceful election and swearing-in ceremony, marking a new chapter for the regional media fraternity. Mr. Agbaxode once again congratulated his successor and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the new leadership, stating:
“I may be stepping aside, but I’m not stepping away. I’ll be available to support the new team whenever the need be.”

Dr. Belley expressed appreciation for the smooth transition and pledged to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors.
With the formal handover complete, the new executives are poised to advance key initiatives, including the completion of the Volta Press Centre Phase II project and the revival of the regional awards scheme.

The brief but symbolic ceremony was witnessed by key stakeholders, including the immediate past Vice Chairman, Mr. Kafui Gati, the new Vice Chairperson, Ms. Ivy Priscilla Setordjie, Secretary, Mr. Lambert Kofi Atsivor, and Treasurer, Mr. King Freeman Nutsukpoe.

(C) GJA-Volta Secretariat

15/07/2025

GJA-Volta Hosts NAVTRAC Leadership in Courtesy Visit

The leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Volta Region received a courtesy visit from the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor, led by Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Commodore James Agambirie, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The visit formed part of his familiarization tour of key stakeholders in the regional capital, Ho.

Outgoing Chairman Mr. Emmanuel Agbaxode and incoming Chairman Dr. Harrison Belley, along with other newly elected executives, welcomed the delegation, which included senior officers from NAVTRAC and Lieutenant Colonel Jalali Din Ibrahim, Commanding Officer of the 66 Artillery Regiment. Mr. Agbaxode recounted the partnership's genesis in September 2022 under the then FOC, Commodore Godwin Bessing, now Chief of Naval Staff, and commended NAVTRAC's relationship with GJA-Volta. He introduced his successor to the delegation.

Dr. Belley praised the partnership, highlighting its role in promoting transparency and public confidence. He assured the delegation of the Association's readiness to further the collaboration.

Commodore Agambirie on his part, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged NAVTRAC's continued engagement with the media, describing GJA-Volta as a strategic ally. He also called for the continued support

The visit strengthens the bond between GJA-Volta and NAVTRAC, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.

(C) GJA-Volta Secretariat

11/07/2025

Thank you, ExTV for the visuals.

11/07/2025

NEW GJA-VOLTA LEADERSHIP SWORN IN, COMMITS TO PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT

The newly elected Regional Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Volta Region were officially sworn into office at a brief yet symbolic ceremony held at the Ho High Court Complex on Friday, July 11, 2025.

The event saw the administration of oaths of office and allegiance to the new executives by His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem, Esq., representing the Supervising High Court Judge, His Lordship Justice John Ekow Mensah.

The inducted officers are, Dr. Harrison Kofi Belley – Chairman, Ms. Ivy Priscilla Setordjie – Vice Chairperson, Mr. Lambert Kofi Atsivor – Secretary, and Mr. King Freeman Nutsukpoe – Treasurer.
Nana Kwabena Ntow, the GJA Chairman for the Oti Region, was also sworn in as the sole elected officer for the region. Present, were some members of the association and media practitioners from Ho.

In his brief remarks, Regional Chairman, Dr. Belley emphasised the importance of unity within the media fraternity and outlined key initiatives such as the completion of the Volta Press Centre Phase II project and the revamping of the Regional Awards scheme, as priorities for his administration.

He reaffirmed the leadership’s dedication to improving communication, increasing regional visibility, and ensuring national recognition. He therefore called on all media practitioners and stakeholders to support new GJA-Volta administration in fostering a resilient and influential media landscape.

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10/07/2025

Swearing-in of new GJA-Volta Executives comes off tomorrow.

11/07/2024

GJA 75th Anniversary Public Lecture live from Ho

09/07/2024

Be our guest on Thursday at the new Ho Municipal Assembly Hall for the 2nd GJA 75th Anniversary Public Lecture.

18/11/2023