{"id":102808,"date":"2025-11-11T11:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=102808"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:09:58","slug":"from-bono-east-to-the-palace-anass-sabits-gja-win-shines-light-on-sacred-monkeys-and-national-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=102808","title":{"rendered":"From Bono East to the palace: Anass Sabit\u2019s GJA win shines light on sacred monkeys and national tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a ceremony brimming with the nation\u2019s most influential figures, from the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to President John Dramani Mahama, a piece of broadcasting history was written for the Bono East Region. <\/p>\n

Anass Sabit, a journalist with JoyNews (Multimedia), was honoured at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards, marking not only his first national award but also a major achievement for his region.<\/p>\n

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Held at the iconic Royal Manhyia Palace Museum, the event celebrated journalistic excellence across Ghana. Sabit was recognised for his insightful and compelling report on the Buabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, a story that masterfully wove together the threads of culture, spirituality, and ecology.<\/p>\n

The official citation praised his work, stating, \u201cIn your report, you skilfully captured the sacred bond between the people of Buabeng and Fiema and their revered monkeys, celebrating Ghana\u2019s heritage while shedding light on critical challenges such as poor road infrastructure that hinder tourism development.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It further commended him for exemplifying \u201cjournalistic excellence and advocacy for domestic tourism as a catalyst for national growth through your insightful storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n

The story also shares the unique nature of the Buabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, where dead monkeys are buried after the performance of some rituals, just as humans do.<\/p>\n

A Victory for Community and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Sabit, the award is more than a personal accolade; it is a victory for the communities he serves and a louder voice for the stories that matter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis award, which is the first National GJA Award, is only going to be a motivator to do more in the coming years,\u201d Sabit stated. <\/p>\n

He emphasised that this recognition serves as a powerful \u201ccatalyst to do more for the communities he serves\u201d, reinforcing his commitment to advocacy journalism that drives positive change.<\/p>\n

His report went beyond the surface, delving into the unique symbiotic relationship between the people of Buabeng and Fiema and the Mona and Colobus monkeys they protect. <\/p>\n

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By highlighting the sanctuary\u2019s profound cultural and spiritual significance, alongside the tangible obstacle of poor roads, his storytelling effectively bridged the gap between heritage preservation and socio-economic development.<\/p>\n

A Heartfelt Acknowledgment<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a moment of reflection and gratitude, Sabit extended his thanks to the divine and his personal support system. <\/p>\n

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\u201cI want to give thanks to the most High God for the guidance and protection and then to my immediate family and friends for the support over the years,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n

This historic win signals a rising standard of journalism in the Bono East Region and underscores the powerful role of the media as a partner in national development. <\/p>\n

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As Anass Sabit returns to his work, the golden plaque from the GJA is not just a symbol of past achievement but a beacon guiding his future endeavours to tell more of Ghana\u2019s untold stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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