GJA Awards: Akufo-Addo Congratulates Bernard Avle

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Citi FM Morning Show host Bernard Avle,who was emerged as 2017 journalist of the year at this year’s Ghana Journalist Association awards held in Accra.

Mr. Avle who has been with the Accra-based station for 14 years is known for his ability to hold listeners committed to his show with topics that connect with them.

In his congratulatory message to Bernard Avle, President Akufo-Addo indicated that “Warm congratulations to benkoku on being named 2017 Journalist of the Year. Thoroughly well-deserved. Congratulations also to all award winners,” the president tweeted on Sunday.

He added: “I urge the media to remain active in tackling the social ills of our country, and advocating for investment that will contribute to Ghana’s development.”

His show, the “Citi Breakfast Show,” was also voted as the best morning show in Ghana.

Mr. Avle’s work as a journalist has received numerous commendations for his depth and quality.

Background

Citi FM Morning Show host Bernard Avle emerged 2017 journalist of the year at this year’s Ghana Journalist Association awards held in Accra.

Mr. Avle who has been with the Accra-based station for 14 years is known for his ability to hold listeners committed to his show with topics that connect with them.

For winning the award, he will take home a cash prize, a three bedroom house, as well as an SUV.

He takes over from Peace FM’s Kwami Sefa Kai who won the award in the previous year.