BoG introduces award to promote economic and financial journalism

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has established the Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year Award to encourage quality journalism and improve public understanding of economic and financial issues. The award will recognise journalists whose work explains economic developments, promotes financial literacy and contributes to national policy discussions. BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama announced the initiative at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association Media Awards, held on November 7, 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. He said the media play an important role in helping citizens understand complex economic issues.