The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has appointed former Kotoko Express Editor, Jerome Otchere, as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO).
He replaces the outgoing Rev. Ebenezer Ahenkan Owusu, who is being sent on mission abroad.
The Clerk of the General Assembly of the PCG, Rev. Dr. Godwin Nii Noi Odonkor, announced this in his report at the Church’s 25th General Assembly at Kwahu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region.
Mr. Otchere takes up the role with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, media, and communications practice.
He is a ministerial trainee at the seminary of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Ramseyer Training Centre, Abetifi, and also a PhD Media and Communications student at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) in Accra.
He holds a master’s degree in Organisational Leadership and Governance from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra, and another master’s degree in Journalism from UniMAC, formerly known as the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
He earned his first degree in Journalism from Jayee University College, Accra (affiliated with the University of Education, Winneba). He is also a member of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana.
Besides being a credible sports pundit on major radio and television networks in and outside Ghana, Mr. Otchere worked for the official mouthpiece of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, the Kotoko Express, for 15 years.
He was also a member of Dreams FC’s communications team and served briefly as the Chief Executive Officer of Kenpong Football Academy.
Mr. Otchere has played, and continues to play, active media, communications, and public relations roles at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Covenant Congregation, Dzorwulu, where he worships.
He also serves on subcommittees of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Cancer Centre and the Kutunse Projects. In addition, he is the sports news anchor on PCGTV.
He is married to a pharmacist, Dr. Josephine Prah Otchere, and they have four children.
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