Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene

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.

FGC Ikot-Ekpene
Other name
Ibiakpan
MottoPro Unitate
TypeGovernment funded
Established1973
Undergraduates5,000+
Postgraduates6,000+
Location,
Nigeria
ColorsBlue
Websitefgcikotekpene.sch.ng

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 NameCompositionNamed afterFoundedColours
Benue CoedRiver Benue1973Yellow
Gongola CoedGongola River1980Purple
Niger CoedRiver Niger1973Green
Rima CoedRima River1980Brown
Ogun CoedOgun River1980Blue
Cross CoedCross River1976Red

Past principals

  • Mr Bryan R. Kimmitt (late)
  • Mr J. T. Udofia (First Nigerian Principal)
  • Mr Efekodo
  • Mr S W Obot (Late)
  • Prince O A Oyetola
  • Mr Odumu
  • Lady I J Udoh (1996 - 2001)
  • Dr M A Idienumah (2001 - 2010)
  • Mrs C. J. Umamah (2010 - 2012)
  • Mr S. A Odo (2012 - 2016)

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

  • FGC IK United Kingdom Alumni
  • FGC IK Alumni, Lagos - President: Ify Essien - Akpan
  • FGC IK Alumni, Uyo
  • FGC IK Alumni, Abuja and North
  • FGC IK Alumni, Aba
  • FGC IK Alumni, Onitsha
  • FGC IK Alumni Portharcourt
  • FGC IKOT EKPENE CLASS OF 2005

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.

See also

References

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