Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education reform, announced the massive reconstruction, renovation, and remodeling of over 100 schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the State.
Speaking on Friday during an inspection tour of several ongoing projects, Governor Okpebholo disclosed that an additional 120 schools have been earmarked for similar infrastructural upgrades, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the education sector.
“This is a demonstration of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. You can see massive work is ongoing across schools in Edo State. The transformation happening in our education sector is a result of the President’s mandate for development,” Okpebholo stated.
The Governor emphasized that his administration’s focus is on providing Edo children with the best learning environment, ensuring that abandoned schools are revived and equipped with modern facilities.
“This is a thing of joy coming into a school that was once abandoned but is now fully remodeled. Our children can now learn in a conducive and peaceful atmosphere,” he added.
Edo State Commissioner for Education, Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu, commended the Governor’s hands-on approach, stating that Okpebholo is a leader who followed through on his promises with tangible actions.
“Projects are ongoing across all three Senatorial Districts. Governor Okpebholo doesn’t just make statements he delivers on them. Schools are being renovated, remodeled, and reconstructed. Parents, students, and entire communities are excited about the transformation,” Iyamu said.
He further revealed that the Governor has approved the recruitment of 100 teachers for technical schools in the State following a needs assessment exercise. The syllabus for these schools is also being reviewed to ensure Edo students are well-equipped for modern technical education.
Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Barr. Onomen Briggs, described the Governor’s achievements within his first 100 days in office as remarkable.
“Many schools across the State are undergoing massive construction and renovation. Some projects are completed, while others are nearing completion. Classroom furniture is ready, and for just 100 days in office, this is a promise kept,” she said.
Governor Okpebholo inspected several ongoing projects, including Eweka Primary School, Oroma Primary School, Uyiosa Primary School in Oredo Local Government Area, and New Era College in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, where classrooms, offices, toilets, security posts, and boreholes are being constructed.
