The Defence Press Corps (DPC) of Ghana has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, to congratulate him on his new role and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the Ghana Army and the media.
The meeting held at the Army Headquarters in Accra, focused on improving relations between the military and the public through transparent and responsible reporting on defence and security issues.
The DPC team was led by its Dean, Mr. Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey of TV3. He was joined by former Dean Mr. Kofi Ampeah-Woode, Financial Secretary Ms. Christiana Efua Nyarko, and Mr. Benjamin Niibi Martey of the Ghana News Agency.
Mr. Gold-Alorgbey congratulated Major General Gbetanu and assured him of the Corps’ commitment to accurate and professional coverage of the Army’s activities. He also suggested that journalists be allowed to take part in some military events to give the public credible information about the Army’s work.
He said stronger ties between the Army and the media would help fight misinformation and improve public understanding of the Army’s role in maintaining peace and security.
The DPC later presented a plaque to Major General Gbetanu in recognition of his leadership and service to the nation.
In his response, Major General Gbetanu thanked the delegation for their visit and promised to work closely with the media. He described the media as an important partner in national security communication and praised the DPC for its professionalism.
He also pledged to maintain regular engagement with journalists who report on defence and security issues.
The Defence Press Corps is a group of journalists who specialize in reporting on defence, peacekeeping, and security matters in Ghana and abroad. They work with the Ghana Armed Forces and other security agencies to raise public awareness about the country’s defence efforts and peacekeeping missions.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Philip Azu