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The burial service of the late broadcaster and communication expert, Mr Godwin Avenorgbo, has been scheduled for September 14, 2024, at Lashibi Funeral Home in Accra, the Head of the family of the late Avenorgbo, Kanghla Blasu, has disclosed.
He made these known to the National Executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) after leading a delegation of the family to sign a Book of Condolence in memory of the renowned broadcaster at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra.
Other dignitaries present to sign the Book of Condolence were the Minister of Information, Ms Fatimatu Abubakar, on behalf of the government, and members of the GJA, led by its President, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour.
Mr Avenorgbo passed away on Monday, August 19, 2924, after a short illness aged 78 and was survived by his wife, Aimee Avenorgbo, and three children.
Before his demise, Mr Avenorgbo, who was former Executive Member of the GJA, and broadcast journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), held the position as the Director of Communications for the Melcom Group of Companies.
According to Ms Abubakar, the late Mr Avenorgbo was not only a principled man but a go-getter and one who was full of life, adding that his demise was a big blow to the media landscape.
Having served on the planning committee for the 75th anniversary celebration of the GJA with Mr Avenorgbo, Ms Abubakar said the impact he made in the media landscape was evident in the training and advice he gave to young journalists at the little opportunity he had.
Additionally, she noted the contributions made by the late veteran broadcaster to the GJA in terms of advice based on his experience could not be underestimated.
Ms Abubakar, therefore, urged the GJA to uphold the principles of Mr Avenorgbo and assured the family of the late veteran journalist of government’s support to ensure that he was given a befitting burial.
For his part, Mr Dwumfour said Mr Avenorgbo would be remembered as a trailblazer in the history of the GJA, as it counted to mourn and recount his time with the association and the various roles he played, including the Chairperson of the planning committee of the 75th anniversary of the GJA this year.
Mr Dwumfour said he and other members of the GJA learnt a lot, including organisational skills, from Mr Avenorgbo, as they were put on their toes by the late broadcaster.
Mr Dwumfour also urged the family of the late veteran journalist to remain strong in this trying moment and pledged his outfit’s support.
Mr Blasu said that although the Avenorgbo family was sad about the demise of their son, they were glad that he made a mark not only in the media landscape but society as a whole.
The dress code for the burial service he said, would be ‘Black and White’ with the time slated at 1:00 p.m.
BY PRECIOUS NYARKO BOAKYE
