In a significant stride toward fostering media literacy among young minds, the Editorial and Publicity Community Development Service (CDS) has inaugurated a press club at SUHER International School, Jimeta-Yola. The event, held under the auspices of the NYSC Adamawa State Official at Damare Camp, aimed to educate students on the vital role of journalism and media in shaping society.
The initiative provided an engaging platform for students to learn about the functions of a press club and its potential to nurture skills in reporting, writing, photography, and public relations. Leaders from various sub-groups—News, Editorial, Photography, and Publicity—led insightful sessions, breaking down the roles and opportunities each department offers.
The highlight of the event was the interactive training session, where students gained hands-on knowledge about journalistic practices and the importance of responsible reporting. The school’s Press Club Master acknowledged the initiative as a much-needed boost, noting that past efforts to maintain a functional press club had been hampered by a lack of expertise. With this new foundation, he expressed optimism that the club would now flourish.
Students shared their enthusiasm about the training, with many describing it as a transformative experience that broadened their understanding of media and communication.
This successful inauguration marks the beginning of a broader campaign by the Editorial and Publicity CDS to establish press clubs across secondary schools in Adamawa State—empowering the next generation of journalists and media professionals.
