14-09-2024
Veteran Sports Journalist cum Broadcaster Alhaj Mohammed Baako Alhassan has been honored with Life Achievement Award at the Northern Regional GJA awards held in Tamale at the Radach Lodge and Conference Center.
The Northern Region Journalists Association conferred the Life achievement award on Mohammed Baako Alhassan(Summer Time Killer) in recognition of his contribution to the growth and development in the region through Sports broadcast, serving as inspiration and reference point for sports and other related issues for others to emulate especially the young generation.
The Citation of the Northern Region GJA Reads, “You have been a beacon of inspiration for many sports and Broadcasters in the region serving as reference point for sports and related issues. Your work has not only highlighted but also helped uncover forgotten heroes of sports in the region”.
“For over 3 decades, sports enthusiats have eagerly tuned to their radio and Tv sets with great enthusiasm to listen to and watch your exceptional sports presentation”.
“The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Northern Region, at its 2024 awards night, hereby presents this citation to you in recognition of your outstanding contribution to the development of sports in the region”.
Alhaj Mohammed Baako Alhassan started his media journey in 1997 at GBC, Radio Savannah Sports Presenter, serving the audience with grassroots information in sports, history of the game and setting the records straight on contentious issues surrounding sports ranging from local to international issues. He spent decades of service as a Broadcaster at GBC Radio Savanna and would later moved to NTV to continue his practice.
