The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has commended  the Government for the proposal to establish a National Media Fund.

According to PRINPAG, this initiative comes at a pivotal moment when the media industry is grappling with escalating operational costs, dwindling advertising revenue, limited access to training opportunities, and growing sustainability challenges—particularly among smaller and privately owned media organisations.

These pressing constraints pose a significant threat to media independence, vibrancy, and long-term viability, making the establishment of the Fund both timely and essential.

“PRINPAG respectfully acknowledges President John Dramani Mahama for his thoughtfulness and longstanding commitment to media development. We recall that he first introduced the concept of a national media support mechanism during his first term in office, although its objectives could not be fully realised before the conclusion of that administration in 2016.

“His renewed leadership and demonstrated dedication to national progress give us confidence that the vision he once championed for media advancement will now be realised. PRINPAG remains hopeful that this new effort to activate and implement the Media Development Fund will come to fruition,” a statement, jointly signed by David Tamakloe and Emmaniel Opare Djan, President and Public Affairs & External Relations Officer, respectively, said.

While welcoming the proposal, PRINPAG urged the Government to expedite the processes toward the establishment and operationalisation of the Fund to ensure timely support for journalists and media institutions across the country.