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HomeNewsGhanaian veteran broadcaster Godwin Avenorgbor passed away

Ghanaian veteran broadcaster Godwin Avenorgbor passed away

Ghanaian veteran broadcaster Godwin Avenorgbor, who served as the Director of Communication for the Melcom Group of Companies, has reportedly passed away. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), where Avenorgbor worked for several decades, confirmed the news of his sudden demise in a brief announcement on their official Facebook page on Monday, 19 August.

Avenorgbor, who is widely credited with introducing the concept of radio and TV breakfast shows in Ghana, was last seen publicly at the 75th anniversary lecture of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. He served as the Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee for the event.

Godwin Avenorgbor

Following the news of his passing, a wave of tributes has poured in from across the country. Many Ghanaians, including colleagues, friends, and admirers, have taken to social media and other platforms to honor his contributions to the media landscape in Ghana.

Godwin Avenorgbor’s legacy in the broadcasting industry, marked by his pioneering work and dedication to the profession, will be remembered and cherished by many.

Read some tributes from journalists in Ghana:

https://web.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=10160377770025949&id=556125948

https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=8204792496230514&id=100000995344905

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