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Igbobi College is a college established by the

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and Anglican Churches in 1932, in the Yaba suburb of

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, South-western

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. It is still on its original site and most of the original buildings are intact. It is one of the oldest colleges in Nigeria, and has been the alma mater of a number of well-known Nigerians. In 2001 the school was returned to its original owners by the Bola Tinubu led Lagos state government.

Notable alumni

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* Gbolahan Mudasiru *

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*Vice Admiral

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References

External links

Igbobi College Old Boys Association(UK)Igbobi College Old Boys Association(North America)Igbobi College 1932-2006, ICOBA, by J. F. Ade. Ajayi, NNMA, Emeritus Professor, University of Ibadan
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