On behalf of the Council of Elders, the Executive Council, and the entire membership of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), we express our deepest sorrow at the sudden passing of our cherished colleague and friend, Ms. Gloria Kafui Hiadzi.
Gloria made significant and lasting contributions to GIBA and the larger media industry in Ghana, which we cannot overlook. Her departure on 24 December 2025 has left an immense void within our Association and across Ghana’s media landscape.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, professional associates, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her.
Gloria devoted over a decade of distinguished service to GIBA, embodying dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to advancing independent broadcasting in Ghana.
She first joined the Association in January 2010 as Operations Manager, serving until July 2013.
In that capacity, she oversaw the day-to-day administration and human resource functions of the National Office and Resource Centre, deputized for the Executive Secretary when required, developed funding proposals, coordinated projects and member engagements, and represented GIBA in engagements with government institutions, regulatory authorities, civil society, and key industry stakeholders.
Following a brief tenure in the private sector as Administrative and Marketing Manager at Rochefauld Ghana Limited between January 2014 and October 2015, Gloria returned to GIBA in December 2015 to serve as Executive Secretary a role she held with distinction until her passing.
As Executive Secretary, she provided strategic leadership in administration and financial oversight, secured vital grants and partnerships, strengthened revenue generation initiatives, expanded membership, and championed impactful training programmes, workshops, roundtables, and advocacy campaigns that significantly advanced the Association’s objectives.
Gloria’s leadership was defined by clarity of vision and operational excellence. She was resilient, resourceful, and results-driven a leader who combined strategic foresight with meticulous execution.
Her strong business acumen and deep appreciation for quality and professionalism in the media sector made her both an effective administrator and a trusted mentor.
She was organized, dependable, technologically adept, and a firm believer in teamwork and open dialogue.
To staff, members, and partners, she was a patient listener, a wise counselor, and a mobilizer of resources who transformed ideas into measurable impact.
Her contributions to GIBA and Ghana’s broader media industry were profound and enduring.
She played a leading role in high-level advocacy efforts promoting fairness, equity, and socio-economic development within the broadcasting sector.
She was instrumental in initiatives aimed at protecting journalistic structures in Ghana and the push to maintain Ghanaian ownership and fair policy of the only state-owned National Digital Terrestrial Television platform in Ghana.
She also spearheaded committees that developed and secured grants to finance nationwide capacity-building programmes for media managers and journalists.
Under her stewardship, several projects were initiated to modernize organizational systems, enhance operational efficiency, rebrand Association activities, and ensure long-term sustainability.
She contributed significantly to the design and implementation of training curricula covering financial management, feature production, ethical journalism, and professional standards programmes that continue to elevate the quality of media practice across Ghana.
Gloria was also central to strengthening membership engagement and unity, fostering collaboration among GIBA members, media partners, government institutions, civil society organizations, and her extensive alumni networks.
Within the Secretariat, she was a steady supervisor and passionate mentor who prioritized staff development and professional growth.
Beyond her administrative excellence, she was a gracious host and meticulous organizer of Association events and gatherings. We hold countless memories of her warmth, energy, and presence the very light and spirit that animated our meetings and celebrations.
Today, we trust that her vibrant soul has been called to higher service. Gloria’s legacy endures in every newsroom she helped strengthen, every broadcaster she empowered, and every policy dialogue she influenced.
In her honour, GIBA commits to sustaining and deepening the initiatives she championed continuing robust advocacy for independent media, expanding capacity-building efforts, and upholding the highest professional and ethical standards she pursued with passion.
Though we grieve deeply, we also celebrate a life of remarkable service and impact. May her family find solace in knowing that her dedication transformed institutions, empowered professionals, and strengthened Ghana’s democratic media space.
She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered by the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association and the wider media fraternity including the National Media Commission, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the Print and Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, the New Media Association, the Media Foundation for West Africa, and the many journalists and citizens whose voices she tirelessly defended. Kafui.
Gloria. Mama G. The Council of Elders, the President, the Executive Council, and the entire membership of GIBA salute your faithful service to your country and to us all. May you rest in eternal peace with the Lord
