GHACEM Assist GJA With ?18m

GHACEM Limited has stated its corporate willingness to assist develop the media to a point where it can truly and vigorously hold the nation's politicians and all other citizens accountable for their actions.

This was made known by Mr. George Dawson-Ahmoah, marketing director of Ghacem, when he handed over a free allocation of 500 bags of cement to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra last Friday.

The cement, valued at ?18 million, is to be used on the new GJA International Press Centre, currently under construction at the Accra Ridge area.

Mr. Dawson-Ahmoah said the development of a strong local media is in the interest of the entire nation and hoped Ghacem's donation will promote such a development.

He also noted that the local media and Ghacem have had firm and cordial relations over the years.

The Ghacem donation was received by the President of GJA, Mrs. Gifty Affenyi-Dadzie.

She was assisted by Mr. Bright Blewu, GJA General Secretary. Also at the ceremony was Ms. Abena Konadu Agyeman, Ghacem's communications manager.

So far, according to Mrs. Affenyi-Dadzie, a little over ?500 million has been donated by various companies, organizations and individuals towards the GJA Press Centre project.