NUJ FCT to revive school press clubs, groom future Journalists

In a  bold move to nurture the next generation of ethical and professional journalists, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced the revival and strengthening of press clubs in secondary schools across Abuja.

Revealing this during an interactive session at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, NUJ FCT Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndababo who represented the council stressed that fostering strong journalism foundations must begin in schools.

He said “Our goal is to promote professionalism from the grassroots by empowering students with journalistic skills and values early on”

Marking a significant step, the union has slated Thursday, 24th July 2025, as the official launch date for the Press Club Revival Project, beginning with two pilot schools.

Yahaya said this part of effort to bring up future generations to promote ethical journalism

Representing GSS Garki’s leadership, Matron of the Press Club Mrs. Udofia Emauwa Unyime warmly welcomed the initiative, calling it a “timely and visionary effort” that will ignite students’ passion for journalism.

This initiative forms a cornerstone of the 2025 NUJ FCT Press Week, which will feature activities championing press freedom, media development, and civic responsibility, aiming to build an inclusive, grassroots journalism culture across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.

This years press week has the theme “ Journalism in a changing world: Press freedom, media, democracy and the society