Mr Daniel Adu Darko, a Chief Reporter and Video Content Coordinator of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), has been adjudged the overall winner of the Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) Board Chairman’s Award.
The award was in recognition of his outstanding journalism at a two-day media capacity-building workshop organised by the NPG.
The award, which is the topmost honour of the event, recognised Mr Darko’s exceptional reportage and analytical writing on the role of the media in building sustainable community development, particularly in the context of Ghana’s nuclear power project.
The workshop brought together selected media professionals from across the country, which was held on the theme: “Media Practice: A Bridge in Building a Sustainable Community Development.”
It aimed at deepening journalists’ understanding of Ghana’s nuclear energy journey and equipping them to communicate accurately and responsibly on issues relating to nuclear power.
Mr Darko’s feature article, titled: “Media Beyond the Headlines: How Storytelling Can Shape Ghana’s Nuclear Future,” stood out for its creative depth, critical insight, and balanced perspective on the responsibilities of the media in fostering trust and transparency between communities and the developers of the nuclear power project.
The piece captured the call by Madam Adiki Ayitevie, Director and Principal Consultant at iFORA CommEX, a boutique consulting firm providing strategy development Implementation and training services, for the media to go beyond breaking news and engage in accountability journalism that sustains development beyond the headlines.
The judges described Mr Darko’s work as “a compelling blend of journalism and storytelling” that aligned with NPG’s objective of promoting informed public dialogue on nuclear energy.
This is not the first time Mr Darko has been recognised for his excellence in reporting on Ghana’s nuclear energy development.
In a previous edition of the NPG Board Chairman’s Awards, he won the Second Position, following his incisive reportage on how stakeholders such as the Association of Ghana Industries support the construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant to ensure reliable and stable energy for industrial operations.
Mr Darko, after receiving the award, expressed appreciation to NPG and the organisers for the recognition and pledged to continue to promote responsible journalism on energy, environment, and sustainable development.
He commended his editors and colleagues at the Ghana News Agency for their continuous mentorship and teamwork, which have sharpened his craft and commitment to factual, people-centred storytelling.
Ms Bellona-Gerard Vittor-Quao, the Head of Communications, NPG, congratulated the winners and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to strengthening media partnerships as a key part of its stakeholder engagement strategy.
She noted that empowering the media with accurate knowledge about nuclear science and its socioeconomic benefits was crucial to addressing misconceptions and building public confidence as Ghana advanced toward becoming a nuclear-powered nation.
The NPG Board Chairman’s Award forms part of the organisation’s ongoing media engagement initiatives designed to enhance transparency, promote community trust, and ensure that national journalists played an informed role in shaping Ghana’s energy transition
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