Wesley College, Ibadan
Wesley College of Science (founded as Wesley College on November 5, 1905) is a government controlled, co-educational, senior secondary school located in Ibadan, Oyo State.[1][2] 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.[3][4][5]
| Wesley College of Science | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , Nigeria | |
| Information | |
| Type | State government-controlled, Co-educational |
| Motto | (Yoruba: Bí ẹni tí ńse ìráńsẹ́) (Learning to Serve) |
| Established | 5 November 1905 |
| Founder | Methodist missionaries |
| Principal | Mr A. A Osunbumi 1988 - 1991 Mr A.A Omotoso Nov-Dec 1991 Mr H. A Adeyinka 1992 - 1996 Mr S. O Kusanu 1996- 1997 Mr A. A Omotoso 1997-1999 Mr A. O Ogunmodede 1999- 2004 Mr D. O Ajekigbe(JP) 2004-2005 Mr H. L. T Kolapo 2006-2008 Mr E. O Adepoju 2008- 2010 Mr Oladele I.T 2010-2013 Mrs Okunade J. A 2013-2014 Mr Adeosun I. O 2014- 2016 Mr Adeniji O. J 2016 - 2017 Dn. Adetona D. A 2017- 2018 Mr. Alabi A. T January 2018 Mr. Awodiran P.A 2018 - 2020 Mr Oladokun S. O 2020 - |
| Campus type | Full boarding |
Notable alumni
- Obafemi Awolowo
- Tai Solarin
- Olaniwun Ajayi, chieftain of Afenifere[6][7]
- Akinwunmi Isola
- Frederick Odutola
- Chief Peter Olakeinde Sogbesan
- Dibu Ojerinde
- HRH Abraham Olayinka Okupe, Alaperu of Iperu (1936–76).
- Goke Bajowa
- Professor Adegoke Olubummo
- Chief Oladejo Okediji
- General Lamidi Adeosun
- Gbenga Ogunbowale
- Funmi Obisesan
- Mubarak Damilare Tiamiyu
- Senator Luke Tewogbola Olamijulo
Notes and references
- ^ "I wasn't expected to do well because I was too playful in college –Badejo, ex-ICAN president". Punch Newspapers. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ Olaomo, Gboluwaga (6 November 2015). "Wesley College At 110: Are The Good Days Behind Us?".
- ^ Ukwu, Jerrywright (2016). "Nigeria's Ancient Secondary Schools". Naij.com.
- ^ Joseph, Danjuma (2019-01-19). "Poverty Is As Old As The World – Prof Awodiya". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ adekunle (2018-05-08). "Oyo govt tasks parents on education". Vanguard News Nigeria. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ Oladesu, Emmanuel (2016). "Ajayi: The exit of an Awoist". Nation Newspaper.
- ^ "LP founder, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi is dead".