KGL Group Chairman: “When the Media is Strong, the Nation Benefits”
Alex Dadey, the Executive Chairman of KGL Group, emphasized the importance of responsible journalism for national development. “When the media is strong, the nation benefits,” he stated.
Speaking at the 3rd Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) dinner night in Accra on Monday, December 23, 2025, Dadey described journalism as a “public service” that involves narrating Ghana’s story as it unfolds, thereby strengthening the nation and fostering hope among Ghanaians.
Personal connection
Mr. Dadey revealed a deep personal connection to Ghana’s media landscape. He shared that his advocacy and financial support for journalism are inspired by his wife’s father, who was the first director of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
This familial history shapes his view of journalism as a vital public service essential for national development.
Looking ahead
Mr. Dadey extended his best wishes to journalists for the upcoming year, reinforcing a message of partnership.
His advocacy, rooted in family history and articulated as a business imperative, highlights the ongoing dialogue regarding the interconnected futures of Ghana’s private sector and its press.
