Federal Government Girls College, Bida | |
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Bida, Niger State , 921 Nigeria | |
Coordinates | 9°04′14″N5°59′58″E / 9.0704859°N 5.9995329°E |
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Type | Secondary school |
Motto | PRO UNITATE" |
Religious affiliation(s) | Mixed |
Established | 14 October 1974 |
Founders | Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria |
Staff | 75 |
Gender | Girls |
Age | 12to 18 |
Colour(s) | White and Green |
Nickname | FEGGICOBIDA |
Website | fggcbida |
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