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Ace broadcaster Kwami Sefa Kayi has been adjudged the Best Journalist of the Year 2016 at the 22nd Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards.

The multiple award-winning Host of Peace FM's Flagship programme 'Kokrokoo' won the Professor PAV Ansah Journalist of the Year award for his hard work, neutrality and guiding principle of integrity.

He takes home an undisclosed amount of money and a three bedroom house.

Mr. Sefa Kayi, affectionately called 'Chairman General', has over the years stood peerless and is aided by a reputable production team.

Aside being behind the microphone daily to execute his journalistic mandate, putting the government and leaders of the nation on their toes as well as educating and informing the general public on national issues; 'Chairman General' has also been spearheading an initiative to prevent neonatal deaths and save lives of preterm babies in the country.

His Kokrokoo Charities Foundation has initiated a project under the theme "Project 100 incubators” aimed at raising funds for the purchase of 100 incubators needed in Neonatal Intensive Care Units to be distributed to hospitals across the country.

The team has so far dispatched about 10 incubators at various hospitals and launched a short code 3322 on any MTN network for people to dial and donate towards the project.

Also at the 22nd GJA Awards held on Wednesday at the State Banquet Hall in Accra, Peace FM's Flagship programme 'Kokrokoo' was adjudged the Best Radio Morning Show of the year.

One-Journalist one-House

Earlier in his address, the President of the GJA, Mr. Roland Affail Monney, promised to create the enabling environment for journalists to have their own accommodation while in service.

He also revealed that the Best Journalist of the Year is to receive a three bedroom apartment.

The award ceremony recognised over 20 journalists for their various roles in bringing out accurate and objective stories across the country.

Joy Sports Benedict Owusu also picked up the award for best Sports Journalist, broadcast category while Joy News’ Latif Iddrisu has received awards for Best Reporter anti-narcotic. He was also awarded for his role in the anti-galamsey fight. CitiFM's Umaru Sanda and Bernard Avle, were also big winners on the day.

 A special award was presented to journalists who played the frontline role for the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey.

Peace FM's 'Asomdwe Nkomo' programme hosted by Nana Yaa Konadu won the Best Radio Programme (Akan).

UTV also won the Best TV Station in Political reporting.

Other award winners

Seth Bokpe, Daily Graphic- Best Agriculture report

Alice Aryittey, GHOne TV picked two awards for Best Feature, Education and Investigative Reporting.

Peter Kwao Adator, TV3- Best Health Report

Jamila Akweley Oketchire, Daily Guide- Best Sanitation and Hygiene Report.

Portia Gabor, TV3- The most promising award.

Metro TV's Good Evening Ghana won the best Talk Show TV, with Citi FM winning Breakfast show winning the Best Talk Show, radio category.

Despite Group of Companies (Peace FM, Okay FM, Hello FM, Neat FM, UTV and Peacefmonline.com) Best Journalist of the Year, Kwami Sefa Kayi and the production teams of 'Kokrokoo', 'Asomdwe Nkomo' and UTV news express their profound gratitude to all listeners, viewers and visitors (to the site).