By Queen Kunde
In a major step to foster ethical journalism from an early age, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has unveiled plans to revive press clubs in secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory.
Announcing the initiative during an interactive session at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, the NUJ FCT Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndababo, emphasized the importance of instilling journalistic values and skills in students.
“Our goal is to promote professionalism from the grassroots by empowering students with journalistic skills and values early on,” he said, representing the Council on behalf of Chairman Comrade Grace Ike
The revival effort is set to kick off officially on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with the inauguration of press clubs in two pilot schools. The move is part of a broader strategy by the union to groom the next generation of media professionals equipped with a strong foundation in ethics and civic responsibility.
Mrs. Udofia Emauwa Unyime, Matron of the Press Club at GSS Garki, described the initiative as “timely and visionary,” saying it would ignite students’ passion for journalism and help shape their future careers.
The press club revival is a flagship activity under the 2025 NUJ FCT Press Week, themed “Journalism in a Changing World: Press Freedom, Media, Democracy, and Society.” The week-long event will feature lectures, road walks, and civic engagement efforts aimed at strengthening press freedom and inclusive media development.
With this initiative, the NUJ FCT Council is not only addressing the future of journalism but also reinforcing its commitment to building a society informed by truth, integrity, and democratic values.
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