The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has congratulated JoySports journalist Muftawu Nabila Abdulai for being named the Sports Journalist of the Year at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards held in Kumasi.

In a statement issued on behalf of the Minister, Kofi Adams, the Ministry commended Muftawu for his dedication to sports journalism and his consistent contribution to the development of the field.

“The Ministry received the news with great excitement and pride, recognising your hard work, dedication to sports journalism, and the responsiveness qualities that have become your hallmark,” the statement said.

It further noted that the Ministry appreciates Muftawu’s role in promoting developmental sports journalism, describing his work as impactful and instrumental in advancing public discourse around sports in Ghana.

“The developmental angle of sports journalism that you embody is highly valued by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation,” the statement added.

The Ministry also encouraged the two-time award winner to continue pursuing excellence and to build on his achievements for the broader benefit of sports journalism and national development.

Muftawu Nabila Abdulai also won the same award at the 2024 GJA Awards at the Accra International Conference Centre.