Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene
Encyclopedia
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 of America
and Nigeria
.
Ikot Ekpene
Ikot Ekpene, known throughout Nigeria as " The Raffia City", or locally simply as "IK," is a historic town in the Niger Delta of Nigeria, and is in the densely populated state of Akwa Ibom. It is the political and cultural capital of the Annang ethnic group in Nigeria...
, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. 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 Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
.
Houses
| House Name | Composition | Named after | Founded | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benue | Coed | River Benue | 1973 | Yellow |
| Gongola | Coed | Gongola River Gongola River The Gongola River is in northeastern Nigeria, the principal tributary of the Benue River.The upper course of the river as well as most of its tributaries are seasonal streams, but fill rapidly in August and September.... |
1980 | Purple |
| Niger | Coed | River Niger | 1973 | Green |
| Rima | Coed | Rima River Rima River The Rima River is a river in the northern part of Nigeria. At its northern most point it is joined by the Goulbi de Maradi river. It runs southwest and joins the Sokoto River near Sokoto, then continues south to the Niger River. The upper Rima is a seasonal river and flows only during the rainy... |
1980 | Brown |
| Ogun | Coed | Ogun River Ogun River The Ogun River is a waterway in Nigeria that discharges into the Lagos Lagoon.-Course and usage:The river rises in Oyo State near Shaki at coordinates and flow through Ogun State into Lagos State.... |
1980 | Blue |
| Cross | Coed | Cross River Cross River Cross River may refer to:In Nigeria*Cross River *Cross River State, in southeastern Nigeria, named after the above river*Cross River languages, a branch of the Benue-Congo languages subgroup of the Niger-Congo languagesIn Canada... |
1976 | Red |
Benefactors
- Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU), Ibeno (Upstream subsidiary of Exxonmobil corporation) - They donated and serviced a heavy-duty diesel generator that sustained the whole school from 1996.
- FGC Ikot Ekpene UK Alumni - They offer yearly prizes to the best JSS and SSS student.
- The UK Alumni also donated computers to the school in 2006.
- Ex-Student and President of the Akwa Ibom State branch of the Old Students' Association, Ubokutom Nyah (Class of 1980) donated the sum of =N=150,000 for the renovation of Niger House. He also made a donation of =N=100,000 to support sports development in the college.
- FGC Ikot Ekpene UK Alumni - Sinking a borehole well to provide water to the Boys' hostel (2008)
Prominent alumni
- Rita DominicRita DominicRita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her...
- Nollywood Actress - Senator Adawari PeppleAdawari PeppleAdawari Michael Pepple was elected Senator for the Rivers South East constituency of Rivers State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic, running on the People's Democratic Party platform...
- SenatorSenate of NigeriaThe Senate is the upper house of the National Assembly of Nigeria. It consists of 109 senators: the 36 states are divided in 3 senatorial districts each electing one senator; the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator....
of the Federal Republic of NigeriaNigeriaNigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in... - Alhaji Adamu Maje Haruna - Emir of Hadeija
- Chukwuma Anyanwu-Pharmacist, Epidemiologist, and Zoologist
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. AguExternal links
- Federal Government College Old student & Classmate Network Alumni Website http://www.fgcfriends.com
- Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene UK Alumni
- Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene Facebook Page (1)
- Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene Facebook Page (2)
- School location on WikiMapia
See also
- Federal Government College EnuguFederal Government College EnuguThe Federal Government College Enugu is a secondary or high school in Enugu, Enugu 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...
- Federal Government College, IdoaniFederal Government College, IdoaniThe Federal Government College, Ido-ani, Ondo State, is a secondary institution located in Idoani, Ondo State in Nigeria.The school, like other Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria, was created by the Nigerian government as one of the Federally funded "Unity schools" to bring together students...
- Federal Government College LagosFederal Government College LagosThe Federal Government College Lagos is a co-educational secondary school in Ijanikin, Lagos, Nigeria. It was established by the Federal Ministry of Education in 1975...