Dikan Center proudly announces the successful graduation of the first-ever cohort of the Dikan Journalism Fellowship, marking a significant step forward in enhancing investigative and impactful journalism in Ghana.
At an inspiring ceremony held in Accra, 10 distinguished early to mid-career journalists celebrated the completion of their five-month fellowship.
The intensive program provided fellows with financial support, specialized resources, mentorship, and rigorous training in critical journalistic areas such as media law, ethics, business, psychology of news, and solutions-based storytelling.
Guided by renowned local and international journalists, scholars, and media professionals, the fellows gained world-class training uniquely tailored to meet the evolving needs of Ghana’s media landscape.
Addressing the graduates, Paul Ninson, Founder and Executive Director of Dikan Center, shared personal reflections on perseverance and dedication to storytelling. “It’s not every person who decides to make sacrifices to serve others through storytelling,” said Ninson. “When I look at all of you, I see the future of journalism in Ghana. The power to transform Ghana through journalism is in your hands.”
Ninson further urged the graduates to uphold integrity, rigorously investigate governance, and prioritize service over personal gain.
Graduates expressed transformative experiences from the fellowship. Joseph-Albert Kuuire credited mentorship and editorial training for significantly enhancing his storytelling capabilities. Fellows Stella Botchwey and Rebecca Tetteh similarly praised the program’s speaker series and the invaluable professional connections formed.
As preparations begin for the next cohort, Ninson reaffirmed his commitment to empowering fearless journalism in Ghana. “If ten of you train ten more journalists each year, we can truly revolutionize journalism in Ghana. The future is in your hands,” he concluded.
