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Established in 1953 and legally formalized in 1968, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) is Ghana’s oldest and most influential public broadcaster, with a legacy dating back to colonial-era Radio ZOY launched in 1935 .

As a multifaceted media organization, GBC operates seven national television channels, eighteen regional and community radio stations, and online services, broadcasting in over twenty-three Ghanaian languages.

Governed under the Ministry of Information, the organization is funded through television licenses, advertising, and internally generated revenue, all working toward its mission of promoting national consciousness, integrity, and cultural identity.

Under the leadership of Director-General Prof. Amin Alhassan, GBC has embraced a digital transformation strategy, restructuring its divisions around news, programming, and technology to better serve a converged media landscape . The corporation is also a registered state-owned enterprise under the State Interests and Governance Authority, ensuring robust governance and accountability .

However, GBC faces challenges common to public broadcasters such as funding constraints, ageing equipment, and competition from private and digital platforms issues it has begun addressing through initiatives like reinstating TV license fees and exploring solar-powered energy solutions .

Despite these hurdles, GBC remains a vital national institution known for quality programming that informs, educates, and entertains. It has played a pivotal role in major national events and campaigns from wartime radio broadcasts to motifs like Operation Feed Yourself, the District Assembly system, and the transition to colour television in 1986 .

With a respected training academy and over 80 years of broadcasting history, GBC continues to uphold its vision and mission as the cornerstone of Ghana's media ecosystem and a trusted source for reliable information.