In a landmark initiative to strengthen the roots of ethical journalism, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has announced the revival of press clubs in secondary schools across Abuja. The move is aimed at nurturing a new generation of professional and value-driven journalists.
The announcement was made during an interactive session at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, where the NUJ FCT Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndababo, represented the council. He emphasized the need to build journalism from the grassroots by equipping students with practical media skills and ethical standards from an early age.
“Our goal is to promote professionalism from the grassroots by empowering students with journalistic skills and values early on,” Ndababo stated.
As part of the project rollout, the NUJ has slated Thursday, July 24, 2025, as the official launch date of the Press Club Revival Project, beginning with two pilot schools in the FCT.
Welcoming the initiative, Mrs. Udofia Emauwa Unyime, Press Club Matron at GSS Garki, described it as a “timely and visionary effort” that will ignite students’ passion for journalism and civic engagement.
This press club revival serves as a flagship program of the 2025 NUJ FCT Press Week, themed: “Journalism in a Changing World: Press Freedom, Media, Democracy and the Society.” The week-long event will spotlight key issues around media development, press freedom, and democratic accountability while championing an inclusive and sustainable journalism culture across the territory.
With this initiative, the NUJ FCT Council is not only promoting media literacy but also investing in the future of journalism by planting seeds of integrity and professionalism in the hearts of young students.
