Ibadan Grammar School

Ibadan Grammar School is a secondary school in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. It is currently located at Molete area, close to St. David grammar school.

History

Established in 1913, it is the oldest secondary school in Ibadan.[1] The School is affiliated with the Ibadan Anglican Church. During the school's formative years, it was patronised by many of Ibadan's educated elites who sent their children there for schooling.[1] In the first 31 years of its establishment, the school only accepted male students, It officially became co-ed in 1941. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Higher School Certificate was awarded to students who completed sixth form. The first principal of the school was Alexander Babatunde Akinyele.[2]

Notable alumni

Justice Atinuke Ige

References

  1. 1 2 Toyin Falola; Adebayo Oyebade (2003). The Foundations of Nigeria: Essays in Honor of Toyin Falola. Africa World Press. ISBN 9781592211203.
  2. ↑ Jide Osuntokun (March 14, 2013). "Centenary of Ibadan Grammar School". The Nation.

External Links

"Ibadan Grammar School, Old Students Association". 

Coordinates: 7°21′00″N 3°53′38″E / 7.350°N 3.894°E / 7.350; 3.894


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