Special Science Senior Secondary School

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Special Science Senior Secondary School is a Senior Secondary School (ages 15–18) in Makurdi, Nigeria, specialising in science education.[1] It is a government school founded in 1995 by David Ker, later vice chancellor of Benue State University, with the aim of enhancing science education in the state.[2] The school has a comprehensive library,[3] and hostels for boarding students.[4]

The school has been involved in research as well as teaching, with teacher Ahura Simeon inventing a "multipurpose solar energy device" in 2009 as part of a national competition organised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mobil and the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria. over hundreds of the students are highly recommend in their various areas of discipline. [5]

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  1. ^ Fejokwu, Law C. (1996). Nigeria: a viable black power : resources, potentials & challenges. Polcom Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-978-31594-1-9.
  2. ^ Angya, Charity; Abimbola Shittu; David Ker (2001). As huge as his heart: reminiscences and critical studies on David Ker. Aboki Publishers. p. 6. ISBN 978-978-32411-5-2.
  3. ^ Omale, Musa (2006). Politics and development in Benue State 1976-2005. Paragraphics. p. 78. ISBN 978-978-2954-06-0.
  4. ^ The News (Lagos). 9 July 2001. p. 9. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Teachers record breakthroughs in science, mathematics". Vanguard (Nigeria). 17 September 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2010.