Federal Government College, Wukari
Secondary school in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
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Federal Government College, Wukari is a high coeducational school for both mixed genders. It is located at Wukari Taraba, Nigeria.[1]
| Federal Government College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Wukari along Jalingo road Wukari, Taraba State , 7.875685°N 9.787604°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Established | October 1978 |
| Founders | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Nickname | FGC Wukari |
| Website | fgcwukari |
It was established along with 109 federal own secondary school as one among the unity schools in various states of the federation.[2] The school was open in October 1978 at Wukari, Zaki Bam, a temporary place before locating to the main site in 1980.[3]
The first Principal was Mr. S.N. Abia.
Notable alumni
Among the notable alumni of Federal Government College, Wukari are:
- Dr. Ahizechukwu Eke, Nigerian-American, Associate Professor of Maternal-Medicine & Gynecology & Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Yohana Izam – Nigerian academic and public servant; served as Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (2018–2023) and Commissioner for Housing & Transport in Plateau State
- Babangida Nguroje – Politician; former Federal House of Representatives member for Sardauna/Gashaka/Kurmi (2003–2011), and National Coordinator of the APC Ex-Legislators Forum