In Abak, Nigeria, Holy Family College (HOFACO) is a boys'

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. The Holy Family College, Oku-Abak, Abak L.G.A of

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State, was established in 1942 by Bishop James Moynagh SPS, then Catholic Bishop of Calabar Diocese, as the pioneer secondary school on Annang soil. At present, Holy Family College is fully owned, managed, and administered by the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, with the Most Rev. Bishop (Dr.) C.R. Umoh as proprietor. Holy Family College runs both junior and senior secondary segments. Though it is a boarding school, a few students are allowed by the administration to attend as day students and remain in their homes. Originally founded and operated as a grammar school, Holy Family College now runs all subjects in core science, commercial and technological disciplines as prescribed and recommended in the Nigerian Secondary School Curriculum of Studies.

Location

The Holy Family College is located in Ikot Abasi road opposite Government Technical College Oku Abak in Abak Town. It is easily accessible either from the Ikot Abai/Ukanafun Ekparakwa axis, Ikot Ekpene axis, or Uyo/Etinan axis as it is situated along the Abak-Ekparakwa Highway.

Facilities

The college has boarding, social, spiritual, and academic facilities.

Admission Policy

Admission into Holy Family College, Oku-Abak, is open to only boys who have completed their elementary education. Such prospective candidates must take and pass the Diocesan Education Commission-organized Common Entrance Examination, which is usually conducted on dates fixed by the college during the second term of the school year, with a late entrance during the early weeks of the third term. Successful candidates would then go through a screening interview, which comprises oral and written tests. Successful candidates who would have met this and other requirements are offered admission.

Examinations

Students' performance and progress are determined through periodic tests, which include continuous assessment tests and terminal examinations. Each student must take an end-of-term examination, part of which was already covered in the pre-examination tests listed above. Promotion to a new class depends on good performance in these examinations. The Junior School Certificate Examination is organized by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education and WAEC NECO JAMB. In order to prepare our students for external examinations, JSS3, SS2 & 3 classes, it is the policy of the college to organize mock examinations for the above classes in addition to external competitions within and outside Akwa Ibom State.

Houses

*Moynagh House named after Bishop James Moynagh *St. Thomas *Ekanem House *St. Monica *Our Lady *Conolly House *League House *Independence House

List of Principals

Since inception, the school has been served by the following principals: 1.Rev. Fr. Hugh Connolly - 1942 – 1943 2.Rev. Fr. E. McElligot - 1943 – 1944 3.Rev.Fr. J. Gilmarten - 1945 – 1946 4.Rev. Fr. Dominic Cornway - 1946 – 1949 5.Rev. Fr. J.J. Kearns - 1949 – 1950 6.Rev. Fr. Maurice Hayes - 1951 – 1954 7.Rev. Fr. V.J. Brady - 1955 – 1963 8.Rev. Fr. J. C. McGuiness - 1963 – 1965 9.Mr. G. H. Udoh - 1965 – 1967 10.Rev. Fr. S. T. Umoh - 1968 – 1970 11.Rev. Fr. I. P. Umanah - 1971 – 1974 12.Mr. M. O. Dickson - 1975 – 1976 13.Mr. N. T. Udoumoh - 1977 - 1979 14.Mr. D. J. Usanga - 1979 – 1983 15.Mr. V. E. John - 1983 – 1984 16.Mr. D.E. Inyang - 1984 - 1985 17.Knight J. S. Etteyit (KSM) - 1985 - 1986 18.Mr. J. B. Udoh - 1986 -1989 19.Mr. C. S. Umoh - 1989 - 1991 20.Mr. A.U. Ikem - 1992 - 1995 21.Mr. Vincent N. Etuk - 1995 - 1997 22.Sir. Raphael J. Ukpong - 1998 – 1999 23.Mr. C. M. Asuka - 1999 – 2006 24.Rev. Fr. Dr. Imo Obot - 2006 - 2008 25.Rev. Fr. Cyril Udoudo - 2008 – 2010 26.Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel P Udoanwankwo - 2011 - 2018 27.Rev. Fr. Dr. Columbus Archibong - 2018 – till date

Notable alumni

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Emmanuel Ukaegbu Walter Ofonagoro E. U. Essien-Udom

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Edidem Raymond Timothy Inyang Emmanuel UdoUdo Ofong-Ekpe

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Richard Uchechukwu Uche

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References

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