ISD, NMC Explore Collaboration on Information Integrity
The Acting Director of the Information Services Department (ISD), Dr Winnifred Nafisa Mahama, has paid a courtesy call on the Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr George Sarpong, in Accra to strengthen institutional relations and explore areas of mutual collaboration.
The visit, which took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, was aimed at familiarizing the two institutions with their respective operations and identifying opportunities for partnership in areas of shared interest.
Discussions focused on key issues within Ghana’s media and information landscape, including information integrity, misinformation and disinformation, journalist safety, and public access to information.
During the engagement, Mr Sarpong called for a multi-stakeholder forum involving relevant government institutions to deliberate on journalist safety, emphasizing the importance of bringing key agencies together to examine the challenges confronting media practitioners and identify practical measures to enhance their protection in the discharge of their duties.
In her remarks, Dr Mahama underscored the importance of cooperation between the ISD and the NMC, noting that both institutions play complementary roles in promoting an informed society and strengthening Ghana’s information environment.
She reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to deepening its engagement with the Commission to translate these shared priorities into practical action.
The engagement forms part of the ISD’s broader efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and foster strategic collaboration towards promoting reliable information, responsible communication, and an informed Ghanaian public.
Dr Mahama was accompanied by a delegation comprising Madam Bridget Mensah, Head of the Access to Information Division; Mr Joseph Amartey-Amarh, Head of Budget and Planning; and Mr George Frimpong Basoah, Head of the Director’s Secretariat.
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