Accra, Ghana//-The Private Newspapers and Online Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has extended its warmest congratulations to Sir Benedict Batabe Assorow and Alhaji Haruna Attah on their recent appointments as Ambassadors of the Republic of Ghana by the Government.
Sir Benedict Assorow – a former Editor of the Catholic Standard newspaper, has been designated as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Vatican, while Alhaji Haruna Attah of the Daily Mail newspaper will serve as Ghana’s Ambassador to Namibia.
According to a press release signed by the Executive Secretary of PRINPAG, Jeorge Wilson Kingson, both appointees are distinguished and longstanding members of PRINPAG whose contributions to journalism, publishing, and public discourse have been exemplary.
“Their elevation to such high diplomatic offices is a testament not only to their individual dedication and competence but also to the recognition of the pivotal role media practitioners play in national development”, the release added.
“PRINPAG expresses its profound appreciation to the Government of Ghana for entrusting two of our own with these prestigious responsibilities.
We are confident that Sir Benedict Batabe Assorow and Alhaji Haruna Attah will discharge their duties with utmost professionalism, integrity, and distinction, thereby bringing further honour to our country”.
On behalf of the Association, we wish them every success in their new assignments and look forward to witnessing the positive impact of their service in advancing Ghana’s diplomatic interests and strengthening international relations, it said.