Moses Apiah wins GJA/Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year

Moses Apiah of A1 Radio in Bolgatanga has won the GJA/Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year award at the 30th National Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards held in Accra on Saturday.

The recognition, which came alongside his award for Best Reporter on Health, highlights his work in rural journalism, particularly his reporting on social issues and human-impact stories that draw attention to the challenges facing underserved communities.

Mr Apiah said the award reinforces his commitment to using journalism to spotlight the lived experiences of people and promote social change.

He is the first journalist based in Northern Ghana to receive the GJA/Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year award.

Speaking after the ceremony, he said the recognition would inspire him to do more with the platforms available to him, particularly in amplifying the voices and experiences of people whose challenges often receive limited attention.

“I will continue to use my platform to bring social and human impact to the lived experiences of people. This recognition is a step towards doing more with the platforms available to me. Like I keep saying, journalism is about bringing social and human impact to society, and I will continue to do that,” he said.

The GJA/Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist Award is an annual honor presented by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to recognize early-career journalists who show exceptional talent, dedication, and social impact in their reporting.

At the regional level, Mr Apiah was named Journalist of the Year 2025 at the Upper East Regional GJA Awards held in 2026.

He also won the Best Reporter on Child Protection and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights award at the regional ceremony.

His latest national recognition adds to a series of awards for his reporting on health, education, climate change, WASH and other development issues in the Upper East Region.