JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor honoured at 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards – Nsemkeka

JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor honoured at 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards – Nsemkeka

Environmental journalist with the Multimedia Group, Erastus Asare Donkor, has been honoured at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards for his outstanding contribution to the fight against illegal mining, locally known as galamsey in Ghana.

Erastus received the prestigious award in the category of “Sustainable Environment and Development”, recognising his fearless and persistent reporting on the devastating impact of illegal mining on Ghana’s environment, water bodies, and local communities.

The award ceremony, hosted by the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, brought together leaders from government, civil society, arts, and the media to celebrate individuals and institutions making a lasting impact on national development.

“This recognition is a call to continue telling the difficult stories that matter to our future as a nation,” Erastus told the media.

His investigative reports have sparked national conversations and led to policy discussions on how to combat the rooted menace of ‘galamsey’, earning him accolades and honours over the years.

The Millennium Excellence Awards, established to recognise excellence across various sectors, described Erastus’ work as “instrumental in raising public consciousness and holding authorities accountable in the stewardship of Ghana’s natural resources.”