Introduction Broadcasting began in Ghana on July 31st, 1935 from a wired relay station opened in Accra. The brain behind the introduction of broadcasting into the country was the then Governor of the Gold Coast,Sir Arnold Hodson, affectionately known as the "Sunshine Governor". He was ably assisted by a British radio engineer, Mr. F.A.W. Byron. By 1700GMT on that historic day, gramophone records comprising of martial and light music were relayed and exactly 1745GMT the voice of Sir Arnold Hodson came through to break the tension and the suspense with this explicit message: “One of the main reasons for introducing the Relay Service is to bring News, Entertainment and Music into the homes of all and sundry. This will bring to an end the barriers of isolation and ignorance in the path of progress and also to enable the people of Gold Coast to improve on their very rich cultural music". The new broadcasting Service was code-named Radio "ZOY". It was manned by eight technicians and housed in a small Bungalow on 9th Road near the Ridge Police Station in Accra. Broadcasting first begun in four Ghanaian languages namely Fanti, Twi, Ga, Ewe and later Hausa. Part-time staff were engaged to translate and announce the news in these languages until 1943 when full-time staff were appointed. Between 1946 and 1953, the Organisation was administered by the Public Relation Department, now the Information Services Department. On the recommendation of a commission set up in 1953, the Gold Coast Broadcasting System (GCBS) was established and from there it became a department in its own right. On attainment of independence in 1957, the Gold Coast was renamed Ghana and the GCBS became Ghana Broadcasting Service (GBS). The legislation that basically set up GBC as an establishment was National Liberation Council Degree number 226(NLCD266) of 1968. Corporate Vision To be the Authentic and Trustworthy Voice of Ghana Mission Statement * To lead the Broadcasting and Communication Industry through quality programming this promotes the development and cultural aspirations of Ghana. * To undertake viable Commercial activities that promotes the aspirations of the Corporation. To achieve our Mission we shall: * Be committed to providing credible, reliable and quality Broadcasting and Communication Services. * Promote National consciousness, loyalty, integrity, self-reliance and provide strong sense of national identity. * Be guided by a high standard of professionalism, objectivity, accuracy, balance and excellence. * Pursue sound policies and best business practices in dealing with our stakeholders. Past to Present Chief Executives Officers(Click for more Information)

1. Mr. J. B. Millar - 1954-1960 2. Mr. W. F. Coleman - 1960-1970 3. Mr. S. B. Mfodwo - 1970-1972 4. Lt Col. J. Y. Assasie - 1975-1981 5. Mr. Kwame Karikari - 1982-1984 6. Mr. L.W. FiiFi Hesse - 1972-1975 & 1984 – 1990 7. Mr. George Aryee - 1991–1992 8. Mr. David Anaglate - 1992–1995 9. Dr. Kofi Frimpong - 1995–1999 10. Mr. Adanusa - 1999–2000 11. Mr. Seth Ago - Adjetey - 2000 – 2002 12. Madam Eva Lokko - 2002–2005 13. Mr. Yaw Owusu Addo - 2005 - 2007 14. Mr. William Ampem-Darko - 2007 – 2010 15. Mr. Kwabena Sarpong-Anane - Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 16. Mr. Berifi Afari Apenteng - Nov. 2011 - March 2013 17. Major Albert Don-Chebe (Rtd)- May 2013 -

Executive Directors of GBC - View Pictures

1. Major Albert Don-Chebe (rtd)- Director – General

2.Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Odunton - Deputy Director – General

3.Mr. Roland Affail Monney - Director of Radio

4.Mr. Mike Amon Kwafo - Director of Television

5.Mr. Elvis Anaba Yaaba, Ag. Director of Finance

6.Mr. Oscar Nchor - Director of Technical Production

7. Madam Mamle Asare - Director of Corporate Affairs

8. Mr. Augustus A. Yamson - Director of Engineering

9. John Osei Korasare - Director of Human Resource

10. David Max-Fugar - Director of Marketing

11.Mr. George Ekow Mill - Director of Legal Services

12.Mr. Peter Opoku Mensah     - Director of Audit

Regional Directors

1. Tema - Clare Banoeng Yakubu

2. Bolgatanga - Assibi Banguu Ekellah

3. Cape Coast - Ellen Avegbordor

4. Ho - Ralph Avornyo

5. Koforidua - Angela Manor

6. Sekondi/Takoradi - Coffie Nyadi

7. Kumasi - Philip Baidoo

8. Sunyani - Eunice Obeng Yeboah

9. Tamale - Alidu Baba

10.Wa - Abubakari Alhassan

Board of Directors

Mr. Richard Kwame Asante - Chairperson

Mr. Akwasi Afriyie Badu - Member

Mrs Rose Bulla Nwokocha - Member

Mr.Oscar Bruce - Member

Mrs. Irene Duncan-Adanusa - Member

Mr. Prince Ankrah - Member

Mohammed Aminu Futa - Member

Valentia Bannerman - Member

Nii Addo Kwei Moffat- Member

Major Albert Don-Chebe - Member/DG

Landmarks

1935 : Radio ZOY Established (BH-1)

1939-40 : British Government built BH-2 (now known as Old House)

1943 : Local Languages broadcast introduced

1956 : Audience Research Department set up

1956 : GBC News unit set up 1958 : Broadcasting House (BH-3) built

1960 : Mr.W.F.Coleman appointed first Ghanaian D-G

1961 : External Service

1962 : GBC Reference Library established

1965 : GTV inaugurated

1965 : Rural Broadcasting introduced

1967 : Commercial Broadcasting introduced

1971 : Public Relations Department set up

1985 : URA Radio established

1986 : GBC FM Radio established

1987 : Apam fm station commissioned

1989 : Installation of satellite TV dish to receive CNN

1994 : Dormaa Ahenkro Community station commissioned

1994 : Twin-city radio commissioned

1995 : Radio GAR goes stereo

1995 : Radio Savanna commissioned

1996 : Radio Central commissioned

1996 : Radio Volta Star commissioned

1997 : Installation of satellite TV dish to receive Deutshe welle

1997 : Installation of satellite TV dish to receive Worldnet

1998 : Installation of satellite TV dish to receive CFI

2001 : Radio BAR commissioned

2001 : Radio Upper West commissioned

2002 : Radio GAR re-commissioned to Uniiq FM

2002 : Radio Obonu FM commissioned

2002 : Radio Sunrise FM commissioned

2009 : GBC Migration to Digital Broadcast

2010 : GBC marks Diamond Jubilee

2010 : GTV Sports+ (All Sports Digital Channel)established

2011 : GBC24 (24hours News Digital Channel) established

2011 : Obonu Fm marks 10th Anniversary 2011 : GBC Life (All Life Digital Channel)established