Federal Government Girls College, Ipetumodu

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Coordinates 7°31′32″N4°25′47″E / 7.5255°N 4.4298°E / 7.5255; 4.4298
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TypeDay and Boarding
MottoProunitate
EstablishedMay 15, 1995
Statusopen
PrincipalMrs. Umanah Martha P.
GenderFemale
Enrollment1500 (2013 estimate) [1]
Colour(s)blue
Nickname FEGGI CITY

Federal Government Girls College, Ipetumodu is a federal government owned secondary school located in Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria. [2] FGGC Ipetumodu is one of the unity schools established by the federal government in 1995 to cater specifically for girl child education.

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History

FGGC Ipetumodu was established by the federal government on May 15, 1995, to extend unity secondary schools to Osun State. Previously, 13 unity schools were created in 1974 in other States in Nigeria by the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon. FGGC Ipetumodu replaced Teachers' College Ipetumodu in 1995. [3]

Facilities

It provides boarding facilities for some of her students. [2] According to information on the official website, the school has a modern academic and sporting facilities including a football pitch, school library, and science laboratory.

Principals

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References

  1. "At FGGC Ipetumodu, parents pay N.62m monthly to teachers". onlinenigeria.com. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 Medinat Kanab (21 March 2013). "Drama at FGGC, Ipetumodu PTA meeting". The Nation . Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  3. "Teachers Offer Scholarship to 10 Students in Ipetumodu, Osun State" . Retrieved 23 September 2016.