Wesley College of Science (founded as Wesley College on November 5, 1905) is a government controlled, co-educational, senior secondary school located in

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. The school was previously called "''Wesley College"'', a teacher training institution that churned out the likes of famous politician, elder statesman of repute, and the First Western Premier in the First Republic, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Currently known as Wesley College of Science, it educates senior secondary school science students in preparation for Senior School Certificate Examinations. According to ''Naij.com'', it is the 6th oldest secondary school in Nigeria.

Notable alumni

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* HRH Abraham Olayinka Okupe, Alaperu of Iperu (1936–76). * Goke Bajowa * Professor Adegoke Olubummo * Chief Oladejo Okediji *

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{{Coord missing, Nigeria Educational institutions established in 1905 Secondary schools in Nigeria 1905 establishments in the British Empire Government schools in Nigeria