By Odey Ojeka
UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The Apostolic Secondary Grammar School (APOSGRAM), Ugep, Press Club, on Friday enthusiastically celebrated their press week and conducted interviews to mark the occasion. The press club leaders organised various activities to understand the importance of the press and media’s freedom in society.
As part of the celebrations, the press club members conducted interviews with the school’s Vice Principal (Administration), teachers, parents, and fellow students to learn about their views on the importance of press and media freedom and on things happening in school.
The interviews helped the press club members to gain a better understanding of the role of media in promoting democracy, good governance, and social justice. The press club members also received lectures on topics such as freedom of the press, plagiarism, journalists’ ethics and standards, and the importance of press clubs in schools.
Hon. Kutanson Ikona, a Government and Economics tutor, commended the press club, citing Section 39 (1) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria constitution, which protects freedom of expression in Nigeria.
The school’s Vice Principal (Administration), Deacon Okon Jesam Omini a.k.a Sir Mighty, said, “I am delighted to see our students taking such an active interest in celebrating press week. It is crucial that the younger generation understands the importance of media freedom in society, and I am proud of our students for taking the initiative to spread this message.”
Teachers interviewed, including Sir Yibala, Sir Ability, Madam Wofai, Madam Akpa, Madam Glory, Sir Richard, Elder Goddy and Sir Cletus, commended the press club members on their good work and charged them to continue their efforts.
The new press club executives for 2026/2027 were inducted and inaugurated, with certificates presented to:
1. Edet Success Eno – President
2. Ubi Favour Lekam – Vice President
3. Ubi ThankGod Ofem – Secretary General
4. Ogomogom Keyu Eteng – Assistant Secretary General
5. Ibekwe Victory Chinaza – Editor in Chief
6. Okoi Tabitha Obeten – Assistant Editor in Chief
7. Onyekwere Favour Chinaza – Financial Secretary
8. Ivu Testimony Emeng – Director of Information
9. Ogholo Eke Edadi – Treasurer
10. Ubi Fulfilled Eno – Coordinator of Readers Club
11. Okoi Keyu Prince – Assistant Coordinator of Readers Club
12. Eteng Peace Okobe – Coordinator of School Press Club
13. Obono Faith Joseph – Assistant Coordinator of School Press Club
Meanwhile, Mbang Elijah Arong was appointed as the Chief Press Secretary to the Aposgram Press Club President.
The Principal, Pastor Ubi Ferdinand, commended the press club chairman, Sir Odey Xavier Ojeka a.k.a Sagacious, for his work in teaching the Aposgram Press Club members about journalism and leadership.
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