Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene


Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene 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 range from Junior Secondary One through Senior Secondary Three. 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
BenueCoedRiver Benue1973Yellow
GongolaCoedGongola River1980Purple
NigerCoedRiver Niger1973Green
RimaCoedRima River1980Pink
OgunCoedOgun River1980Blue
CrossCoedCross River1976Red

Past Principals

Some of FGC Ikot Ekpene's most well-known alumni include:
The alumni class of 2014 held a Get-to-Together Dinner Party in Uyo.

List of Alumni associations

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