It was all frenzy, pop and pageantry as media friends, Church Friends and Family members gathered to celebrate the man many have described as media colossus of our time-Dr. Roland Affail Monney.
Whiles at the birthday celebration, tributes poured in from media houses and Editors whose professional career was shaped and sharpened by Dr. Monney.
He received several citations from Friends and Family-with inspiring words of indescribable magnitude.
Media and GJA legend Roland Affail Monney “RAM@70 receiving a citation
President of Online Publishers Association of Ghana (OPAG) and Editor of Exposé Newspaper, Efo Mawugbe described Mr. Monney as a media mogul whose humility and expertise goes beyond borders.
“70th birthday of a media legend is no fluke. Today the news goes on because he taught several Journalists how to navigate well in the Journalism space in order to calve a niche.
Such a humble soul and iconic figure whose fatherly love goes beyond his nuclear family, deserves massive thumbs up and celebration” Efo Mawugbe added.
As the longest serving Officer of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) [Public Affairs Officer, Vice President and President for two terms], Dr. Affail Monney’s tenure saw significant transformation of both the GJA and the Journalists.
Affail Monney whole life has been a definition of finesse , ingenuity and humility.
As former director Director, staff and officials of the Corporations continue to pay glowing tribute owing to his track record and legacy he left behind.
Today, his selfless leadership and humble character is being celebrated in Ghana and across the globe.
Fiifi Nettey, the longest serving Administrative Officer of the Press Centre and close friend of the celebrant wrote: “Today as Mr. Monney celebrates his birthday I take this opportunity to honour a remarkable man who has played an important role in my career and the larger Journalism Fraternity in Ghana.
He is more than a mentor and a friend : he is a true pillar of Ghanaian Journalism whose contributions deserve to be celebrated.
On this Special occasion, I wish him a Happy birthday and Pray that God Almighty grants him good health, peace happiness and all the good things his heart desires”
Larry Paa Kwesi Moses, Former Bono Regional Chairman of GJA had this to say : “HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY TO A DISTINGUISHED JOURNALIST, A GREAT LEADER, AND A FATHER FIGURE, MR. ROLAND AFFAIL MONNEY!
Today, I celebrate not just a former boss, a distinguished former President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), and a retired Director of GBC Radio, but a man whose kindness, generosity, leadership, and fatherly love have left an indelible mark on my life.
Sir, you have been more than a leader to me. After the demise of my parents, you stepped in and stood by me as a father would stand by his son. Through life’s challenges and uncertainties, you have consistently been there for me. Your unwavering support, encouragement, and genuine concern have been a blessing I can never take for granted. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am to have you in my life.
Media legend Roland Affail Monney “RAM@70 with OPAG President Efo Mawugbe and Fufi Nettey
As your son and a former Brong Ahafo Regional Chairman of the GJA who had the privilege of serving under your presidency, I proudly acknowledge the remarkable transformation your regime brought to our association. Your leadership opened new horizons for journalists across the country. It was under your tenure that regional branches, including my own, had the opportunity to travel beyond the shores of Ghana for refresher courses and professional development. It was also under your leadership that all ten then-regional branches of the GJA had their accounts credited to support their activities and strengthen the association at the grassroots level”.
All these tributes Witten in honor of Roland Affail Monney otherwise called Boss RAM attest to the fact that he is not just a gem in the media space but a father figure in the life of many Journalists.
Source:www.senaradioonline.com
