Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene Explained

FGC Ikot-Ekpene
Motto:Pro Unitate
Established:1973
Type:Government funded
Undergrad:5,000+
Postgrad:6,000+
City:Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
Country:Nigeria
Colors:Blue
Other Name:Ibiakpan

Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene (FGCIK) is a secondary school located in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The school was created by the Nigerian government in 1973 as one of the federally funded unity schools to bring together students from regions across Nigeria. The school has facilities for both boarding and day students. Students (boys and girls) range from Junior Secondary One (JS1) through Senior Secondary Three (SS3). Students must complete the Federal Common Entrance Exams in order to apply for attendance.

Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene has very strong alumni associations in the United Kingdom, United States and Nigeria with the Lagos chapter being the most active alumni association.

Houses

House Name Composition Named after Founded Colours
Benue Coed 1973 Yellow
GongolaCoed 1980 Purple
Niger Coed 1973 Green
Rima Coed1980 Brown
Ogun Coed1980 Blue
Cross Coed 1976 Red

Past principals

Notable alumni

FGC Ikot Ekpene - Class of 2014

The alumni class of 2014 held a Get-to-Together Dinner Party in Uyo.

List of alumni associations

Publications

FGC Ikot-Ekpene is the publisher of The GEM Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief is Iroegbu Udoka. Other members of the editorial board are Mrs. M.M Essiet, Mr E.O. George and Mr. N.T. Agu.

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