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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday commissioned the reconstructed Oredo Girls Secondary School, Awo Street, off First East Circular Road, Benin City, marking the end of years of neglect and abandonment of the once-dilapidated facility.
The governor was greeted by jubilant students and staff who applauded the Okpebholo administration for restoring the school and reviving confidence in public education within the state.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said the transformation of the school, particularly the improvement in staffing and infrastructure, was clear evidence that his administration’s intervention in the education sector was producing tangible results.
“One thing that gives me joy today is the number of teachers I am seeing in this school,” the governor said. “I remember that sometime ago when I visited, I saw just two or three teachers here. Today, I am seeing over 20 teachers, and that shows that we are moving in the right direction.”
He assured the school community that the state government would address remaining challenges, including the issue of power supply.
“As I have said before, we are going to fix the light problem in this school,” Okpebholo added. “We will do our best to ensure that this place is properly fixed for the betterment of our children.”
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Paddy Iyamu, described the reconstruction as a practical demonstration of governance, noting that the school had previously degenerated into an eyesore and a hub for undesirable activities.
“When His Excellency came into office, this place had become an eyesore of nefarious activities,” Iyamu said. “But the governor gave a clear instruction by declaring a state of emergency in schools.”
According to him, the directive was aimed at guaranteeing that every child in Edo State has access to education in a safe, secure, and conducive learning environment.
“The instruction was clear: every child in Edo State must attend school in a conducive environment,” Iyamu stated. “What we are witnessing today is the commitment of a governor who is passionate about education.”
A student of the school, Osarunwense, expressed excitement over the transformation of the facility, recalling that the structures were previously dilapidated before the governor’s intervention changed the outlook and learning atmosphere of the school.
The commissioning of Oredo Girls Secondary School forms part of the Okpebholo administration’s broader agenda to rehabilitate public schools and improve the overall quality of education across Edo State.
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