Beautiful Beginning Academy wins NUJ-FCT 2026 Secondary School Media Literacy Quiz
As part of efforts to strengthen press clubs in secondary schools and promote media literacy among students, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (Nigeria Union of Journalists) on Thursday organised a quiz competition for secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Beautiful Beginning Academy emerged winners of the 2026 edition after defeating Cedar Hall Academy Lugbe 8–6 in a closely contested tie-breaker. Both schools had earlier finished level on 205 points after two rounds of competition.
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In the opening round, Government Senior Secondary School (GSS) Garki scored 70 points, while GSS Gwarimpa recorded 80 points. Cedar Hall Academy Lugbe posted 95 points, with Beautiful Beginning Academy leading with 115 points.
At the end of the second round, GSS Garki scored 40 points, GSS Gwarimpa 80 points, Cedar Hall Academy 110 points, and Beautiful Beginning Academy 90 points, setting the stage for the decisive tie-breaker.
Speaking at the event, the NUJ-FCT Council Chairman, Grace Ike, said the initiative was designed to mentor young people on how the media operates while revitalising press clubs in schools across the FCT.
She commended all participating schools for their performance and urged teachers to sustain press club activities in their institutions.
“Teachers, please organise your press clubs and, once in a while, host events and invite the NUJ-FCT Council; we will come,” she said.
Ms. Ike added that the programme would promote media literacy, mentorship, and civic engagement among students, while also empowering young people through educational initiatives.
Earlier, the Coordinator of Press Clubs and Vice Chairman of NUJ-FCT, Yahaya Ndambabo, said the programme reflects the council’s commitment to fostering journalism, media literacy, and responsible communication among students.
He noted that press clubs help students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, confidence, and interest in journalism and public affairs.
Representatives of the Secondary Education Board, alongside several teachers, attended the event.
Students who spoke after the competition described it as a groundbreaking initiative and the first of its kind.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards and cash prizes to winners by the NUJ-FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike.
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