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By – Sadat Dabo
GBC URA Radio and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) have recorded a remarkable performance at the 5th Upper East Regional Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards, taking home four major awards at the ceremony held in Bolgatanga
The awards ceremony, held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Lapam Zorko Hotel, celebrated outstanding journalism and media excellence across the Upper East Region
The event was held under the theme: “Beyond the Headlines: The Media’s Role in Promoting WASH for Safe Motherhood and Quality Healthcare.”
Among the major winners were journalists from GBC and GBC URA Radio, who were recognised for their work across diverse areas of journalism
GBC URA Radio’s Four Major Wins
Gladys Apuweni of GBC URA Radio was adjudged Female Journalist of the Year, earning one of the night’s notable honours
Her recognition reflects her contribution to journalism and her work in informing and educating audiences on issues affecting communities in the Upper East Region
Another GBC URA Radio journalist, Prosper Adaakai, was recognised in the Tourism, Arts and Culture category for his contribution to reporting and promoting issues within the sector
Peter Agengre of GBC also secured two awards, emerging as a winner in both the Environment and Education categories
The four awards collectively highlight the breadth of journalism being produced by GBC and GBC URA Radio, spanning education, environmental reporting, tourism, arts and culture, as well as female journalism
Tribute to Raymond Wegwi
The ceremony also honoured the late Raymond Wegwi with a posthumous award
The late Wegwi was a former Head of the GBC Kasem Department, Morning Show host and host of an agribusiness programme
He also served as the Upper East Regional Treasurer of the GJA
The posthumous recognition celebrated his contribution to broadcasting and journalism in the region
Honorary Award for Sophia-Stacey Ackumey
Veteran female journalist Sophia-Stacey Araba Ackumey also received an honorary award in recognition of her long-standing service and contribution to journalism in the Upper East Region
The 5th Upper East Regional GJA Awards brought together journalists, media organisations and stakeholders to celebrate excellence and recognise the contribution of the media to regional development
For GBC URA Radio, the four awards mark a significant night of recognition and reinforce its contribution to journalism and public-interest broadcasting in the Upper East Region
Source – gbcuraonline.com
