Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared a state of emergency on public schools, citing their deplorable condition.
During an inspection tour of schools in Ikpoba/Okha and Egor local government areas, the governor expressed disappointment over the poor learning environments, particularly at Army Day Secondary School and Evbareke Secondary School.
Okpebholo lamented the lack of modern facilities, unfenced school premises, and eroded roads leading to learning centers. “Edo children deserve a better schooling environment that will bring out the best in them,” he stated.
The governor promised immediate intervention, announcing that work would commence the next day to fix the affected schools, including reconstructing the road leading to Army Day Secondary School.
Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, emphasized that the administration is committed to ensuring every Edo child has access to quality education with adequate infrastructure and well-trained teachers.
