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. 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.

Notable alumni

Obafemi Awolowo

Tai Solarin

Olaniwun Ajayi, chieftain of Afenifere

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

Wesley College, Ibadan

Notes and references

Educational institutions established in 1905

Secondary schools in Nigeria

1905 establishments in the British Empire

Government schools in Nigeria

Wesley College, Ibadan