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 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 ColoursBenue Coed River Benue 1973 YellowGongola Coed Gongola River 1980 PurpleNiger Coed River Niger 1973 GreenRima Coed Rima River 1980 PinkOgun Coed Ogun River 1980 BlueCross Coed Cross River 1976 Red

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) Mr. Festus E. T. Dappa (2016 - 2020) Mr. Ezeogu, J. N. (2020 till date)

Notable alumni

Rita Dominic - Nollywood Actress Senator Adawari Pepple - Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Hon Samuel Ikon - Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. Mark Essien - Nigerian entrepreneur, Software Developer, Startup Investor, Founder and CEO of Hotels.ng Obongjayar - Nigerian - British Musician

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

Federal Government College Enugu Federal Government College, Idoani Federal Government College Lagos Federal Government Girls College, Benin City

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