By Comfort Olayinka
In a renewed effort to strengthen grassroots journalism and inspire the next generation of ethical media professionals, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced the revival of press clubs in secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory.
The initiative, unveiled during an interactive session at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, is part of a broader campaign to embed journalistic values and skills among students early on.
Speaking on behalf of the council, NUJ FCT Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndababo, emphasized the importance of instilling professionalism from the foundational level.
“Our goal is to promote professionalism from the grassroots by empowering students with journalistic skills and values early on,” Ndababo stated.
The project, tagged the Press Club Revival Project, is scheduled to officially kick off on Thursday, 24th July 2025, with two pilot schools selected to begin the movement.
Mrs. Udofia Emauwa Unyime, Matron of the GSS Garki Press Club, praised the initiative as a “timely and visionary effort” that will help students discover and develop their passion for journalism.
The revival of school press clubs is a flagship part of the 2025 NUJ FCT Press Week, themed “Journalism in a Changing World: Press Freedom, Media, Democracy and the Society.” The week-long celebration will include a series of activities aimed at promoting civic responsibility, media development, and press freedom, while fostering a more inclusive and youth-oriented journalism culture in the FCT and beyond.
The NUJ FCT Council’s grassroots focus signals a forward-thinking approach to media literacy and capacity building, ensuring that the future of journalism is both bright and ethically grounded.
