Tema: The executives of the Tema Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) have paid a working visit to the management of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to seek collaborations with the institution. The executives, made up of Mr. Michael Dewornu, Chairman; Mrs. Patricia Kyei Obeney, Secretary; and Mrs. Edith Atiaka Eshun, Treasurer, were accompanied by selected representatives of media houses in the region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dewornu indicated that as new executives who took office after the June 2025 GJA elections, they deemed it right to meet with stakeholders in the region to explore ways to collaborate for mutual benefit. He pointed out that one major area the Tema GJA wanted to collaborate on was providing capacity-building opportunities to journalists in the region, noting that it would help in accurate reportage for the various sectors.
He stated that the energy sector is a technical field, and sometimes journalists have difficulty understanding some of the terminology when reporting after attending GRIDCo's assignments. 'GRIDCo plays a key role in the energy sector; therefore, we look forward to collaborating with you to train members to whip up the interest of journalists in energy reporting,' Mr. Dewornu said. He also revealed plans to introduce a 'GJA Policy and Business Forum,' which would create a platform for stakeholders to broadcast their plans, policies, and issues to the public.
Mr. Mark Baah, the Chief Executive of GRIDCo, welcomed the partnership drive, indicating that capacity building for journalists was very important. He emphasized the necessity for journalists to understand the energy sector, explaining that the electricity chain starts from fuel, generators, transmission, and distribution. Mr. Baah urged the GJA to also consider adding environmental advocacy to their programmes because Tema is an industrial hub, and industrial activities may have effects on residents.
Madam Dzifa Bampoh, Manager of Corporate at GRIDCo, reiterated the need for training programmes, mentioning that the company provides opportunities for university students to visit and tour its sub-stations to appreciate the engineering work in the sector. She noted that similar tours could be organised for journalists in the region to enhance their understanding of the energy field.
