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chapter being the most active alumni association.

Houses

Past principals

*Mr Bryan R. Kimmitt (late) *Mr J. T. Udofia (First Nigerian Principal) *Mr Efekodo *Mr S W Obot (Late) *Prince O A Oyetola *Mr Odumu *Lady I J Udoh (1996 - 2001) *Dr M A Idienumah (2001 - 2010) *Mrs C. J. Umamah (2010 - 2012) *Mr S. A Odo (2012 - 2016) *Mr. Festus E. T. Dappa (2016 - 2020) *Mr. Ezeogu, J. N. (2020 till date)

Notable alumni

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* Hon Samuel Ikon - Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. *

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FGC Ikot Ekpene - Class of 2014

The alumni class of 2014 held a Get-to-Together Dinner Party in Uyo.

List of alumni associations

* FGC IK United Kingdom Alumni * FGC IK Alumni, Lagos - President: Ify Essien - Akpan * FGC IK Alumni, Uyo * FGC IK Alumni, Abuja and North * FGC IK Alumni, Aba * FGC IK Alumni, Onitsha * FGC IK Alumni Portharcourt * FGC IKOT EKPENE CLASS OF 2005

Publications

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.

References

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