Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has approved the creation of six new regional branches in conformity with the six newly created national administrative regions of Ghana.

A press release dated December 24 and signed by its General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah, said the approval was granted at an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) held on September 27, 2024.

The members also approved an increment in the monthly membership dues from Twenty Ghana Cedis (Ghs20) to Fifty Ghana Cedis (Ghs50) with effect from January 1, 2025.

The EGM, which was at the instance of the National Executive, also took decisions on other important matters, including membership ID Cards and payment of commission to members who raise sponsorship for the Association.