The Guardian Post wins MINFI, Customs Department Best Economic Reporting Awards.

The Guardian Post, the first English language daily newspaper in the country, was for the third consecutive year, recognised by the Ministry of Finance, MINFI, as the best print media organ in economic reporting.

On the other hand, the Customs Department awarded The Guardian Post the first prize in spontaneous, objective and coherent reporting of customs activities in the country. 

The awards were handed to the media house during a dinner on the sidelines of a meeting the Ministry of Finance had with economic stakeholders in the economic capital and customs’ partners night.  

The Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, presided both ceremonies. The MINFI event, which culminated with the awards, focused on presenting the financing plans of the State for the current fiscal year. 

Key stakeholders in the bank sector, brokers and jobbers in the stock exchange markets, private investors amongst other financial institutions attended the event. 

The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Post, Kristian Ngah Christian, received the MINFI award on behalf of the media organ, while the Littoral Bureau Chief of The Guardian Post, Elizabeth BanyiTabi, received the Customs award on behalf of the Publisher. 

The awards from MINFI and the Customs Department add to the trophy cabinet of the most authoritative, most credible and most regularly published newspaper in the entire CEMAC Subregion. 

Aside media organs, awards were also handed to some financial institutions, insurance companies, which in the course of the year 2025, accompanied the Ministry of Finance and the Customs Department graciously in achieving their set goals. 

Why The Guardian Post won 

While presenting the award for media category, officials of the Ministry of Finance, said The Guardian Post was singled out among the best three media organs in the country for its role in galvanising and disseminating information on economic issues. 

"A lot of newspapers do write economy, but these ones are best in reporting economic news. The Guardian Post reports economic stories in almost all of its edition,” MINFI officials stated. 

They also hailed The Guardian Post team for in-depth analysis on economic issues and simplifying news on economic issues to the understanding of majority compatriots. 

The Guardian Post newspaper, it should be said, was recognised alongside French economy-inclined print media organs, EcoMatin and Le Financier d’Afrique. 

The Customs Department detailed that The Guardian Post won the first prize for publishing 139 stories on Customs activities in 2025 and already 17 in 2026. 

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief hails MINFI

Speaking after receiving the award, The Guardian Post Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Kristian Ngah Christian, thanked the Ministry of Finance for the distinction.

“It is with immense humility and gratitude that I receive this prestigious recognition from the Ministry of Finance. On behalf of the entire editorial team and support staff, I want to express our heartfelt thanks for this incredible honour,” Ngah said.

The recognition from respected institutions like MINFI and Customs Department, Ngah added, is not just a personal achievement but a validation of the collective effort that goes into each edition of the newspaper, produced daily. 

The Publisher dedicated the award to the crack team of The Guardian Post for their commitment to continue navigating the complexities of the ever-changing and challenging media landscape; to serve the newspaper’s teeming readers with truthful, insightful, impactful and impeccable stories. 

The mediapreneur said the team remains committed and more determined to giving its ever-growing readers and committed advertisers the best quality in print journalism, not only on economic issues but on all sectors. 

“The award from MINFI and Customs Department is an indication that economic stakeholders in the country recognise what we do. These awards are coming to remind us not to relent but continue to do more,” Ngah said.

On his part, the Managing Editor of The Guardian Post, Doh Bertrand Nua, said the awards reflect the hard work and professionalism of the team and underscores the trust economic stakeholders and readers place in the media organ. 

“I am privileged to work with a dedicated group of individuals who tirelessly uphold the standards of quality journalism. From our reporters to editors, to layout technicians and printers, this recognition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to delivering news that informs, educates, and sometimes challenges the status quo,” the Managing Editor stated, noting that the team strives to continue reporting with accuracy, integrity, and fairness. 

About The Guardian Post 

Created since 2001, The Guardian Post has an ever-growing readership; spread in all of the country’s ten Regions and beyond. 

The media organ that is 25 years in newspaper business, is endowed with a cream of seasoned reporters and editors, who ensure that the news published is verifiable. It is housed in its own building at the Efoulan-Lac neighbourhood in Yaounde. 

With a print-run of 5,000 copies, The Guardian Post also counts more than 12,000 direct subscribers of its electronic version worldwide. 

The Guardian Post is also held in very high esteem by decision-makers and Members of the Diplomatic Community in Cameroon, thanks to its being authoritative and its middle-of-the-road editorial policy.

Because of its growing credibility, The Guardian Post is one of only few private media organs that have been accredited to cover the daily activities of strategic State institutions in the country. 

The Guardian Post is also subscribed and widely-circulated at almost all State and para-public institutions and diplomatic missions accredited to Cameroon. 

The media house has offices in Bamenda, Douala and reporters in Limbe, Buea, Kumba. It also envisages opening two more offices; one in Garoua for the North and Far North Regions, another in Bertoua to cover the East and South Regions and Bafoussam to cover the West Region. 

A few years back, The Guardian Post opened a bureau in Washington DC, to cover the United States of America and other North and South American countries. The Guardian Post is among the few print media houses in Cameroon that own and manage their own printing press. 

With a slippery media landscape where libel is criminal, The Guardian Post, in its 25 years of existence, due to its professional and responsible journalism, meticulous, objective and balanced reporting, has never been dragged to court for libel or defamation. 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3712 of Monday February 23, 2026