On Friday, 13th March 2026, His Excellency Frederick Landshoft, the German Ambassador to Ghana, accompanied by two press attachés from the German Embassy, paid a courtesy call on Management. The visit was aimed at fostering mutual collaboration between the Embassy and the Corporation. The D-G assured the Ambassador of GBC’s readiness to tell the “German story” but emphasized the need for reciprocal opportunities, such as staff training programmes. This sentiment was echoed by the Acting Directors of Technical Production and Television, Benjamin Obodai Squire and Akushika Acquaye, who recalled the success of past training collaborations between the two entities. The Director-General (D-G) welcomed the delegation, providing a brief history of the Corporation and an overview of its current operations.
Strengthening Ties
H.E. Landshoft expressed his gratitude for the suggestion supported by D-G, noting that Embassy audience, noting that since assuming office last July, he sponsorship could ensure the segment’s long-term had been well-briefed on GBC’s pivotal role as a public sustainability. service broadcaster. He observed that Germany maintains a similar media structure and expressed confidence that a partnership would be highly beneficial. He further noted that while Germany The visit concluded with a tour of the studios, where the Ambassador and his team were briefed on the technical operations of each facility. collaborates with numerous Ghanaian businesses, these efforts often lack visibility hence a partnership with GBC would help highlight these contributions.
Upcoming Initiatives
The Ambassador also outlined several key initiatives:
1. Climate & Security: A campaign focusing on climate change and regional security, specifically targeting Northern Ghana.
2. Business: The upcoming German-African Business Summit in November and the Ghana–German Business Day.
3. Sports: A Ghana vs. Germany friendly match scheduled for 30th March 2026.
Collaborative Support & Training
The D-G assured the Ambassador of GBC’s readiness to tell the “German story” but emphasized the need for reciprocal opportunities, such as staff training programmes. This sentiment was echoed by the Acting Directors of Technical Production and Television, Benjamin Obodai Squire and Akushika Acquaye, who recalled the success of past training collaborations between the two entities.
The Acting Director of Marketing, George Lomotey, pledged support for the Embassy’s upcoming programmes. Additionally, the Acting Director of Radio, Yaw Opoku Agyapong, highlighted an existing climate change segment on RadioGhana’s breakfast show. He proposed a collaboration to expand this segment—a suggestion supported by D-G, noting that Embassy sponsorship could ensure the segment’s long-term sustainability.
The visit concluded with a tour of the studios, where the Ambassador and his team were briefed on the technical operations of each facility.
