Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene

FGC Ikot-Ekpene
Motto Pro Unitate
Type Government Funded
Established 1973
Undergraduates 5,000+
Postgraduates 6,000+
Location Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Colors Blue
Nickname 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 of America 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 River1980Pink
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 Odume
  • Lady I J Udoh (1996 - 2001)
  • Dr M A Idienumah (2001 - 2010)
  • Mrs C. J. Umamah (2010 - 2012)
  • Mr S. A Odo (2012 - 2016)

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)
  • In 2017, the 1992 set sank boreholes, bought water tanks and placed proper electrification all over the school premises.

Notable alumni

Some of FGC Ikot Ekpene's most well-known alumni include:

  • Her Excellency Dr. Panduleni Shingenge - Namibian Ambassador to Zimbabwe
  • Rita Dominic - Nollywood Actress
  • Engr. Edward Onwunle Jr - Chartered Engineer, Renowned ICT Expert. Senior Special Assistant Information & Communication Technology to Governor and Government of Abia State. Nigeria
  • Senator Adawari Pepple - Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • Alhaji Adamu Maje Haruna - Emir of Hadeija
  • Hon Samuel Ikon - Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria.
  • Dr. Chukwuma Anyanwu - Pharmacist, Epidemiologist, and Zoologist
  • Barr. Isah Audu Buratai - Honorable Commissioner Youth and Sports, Borno State
  • Enobong Uwah - Former Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Akwa Ibom State and current Chairman Uyo Capital City Development Authority.
  • Kense Patrusm Okon - Participated in the 2014 ANA Reading Competition. Akwa Ibom State Chapter.
  • Emmanuel Essien - Nigerian Radio Presenter, Voice Over Artist, Singer, Compere, and Former Actor.
  • Abasiama Idaresit - Technology Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Wild Fusion
  • Mark Essien - Nigerian entrepreneur, Software Developer, Startup Investor, Founder and CEO of Hotels.ng
  • Hon. Ubokutom Nyah
  • Dr Obinna Isiguzo MD. FACC. Consultant Cardiovascular Physician, Methodist heart hospital, South Texas Medical center, San Antonio, Texas. USA

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

See also

References

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