Relief At Last!” – Gov Okpebholo Clears ₦17 Million Debt Left By Past Edo Administration

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of over ₦17 million owed to executive principals of senior secondary schools in the state by the previous administration.

The announcement was made in a statement released by the state government, confirming that the payment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   represents a long-standing uniform debt accumulated under the former administration.

The approval followed an appeal made by a committee of executive principals from selected government secondary schools, who visited the Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) to request a refund of the outstanding funds.

The committee, led by Onaifo Osemwengie, Executive Principal of Egor Senior Secondary School, explained that the debt originated from the activities of a uniform committee established by a former consultant to the Ministry of Education, Chinelo Ezeobi, under the directives of former Education Commissioner, Dr. Joan Oviawe. The committee was later dissolved, leaving a balance of ₦17 million unpaid to the principals.

Expressing gratitude to the principals for their patience, the Executive Chairman of SSEB, Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon, commended Governor Okpebholo for his prompt approval of the payment.

She described the Governor as a leader committed to excellence, transparency, and accountability, noting that the gesture reflects his dedication to restoring integrity and fairness in Edo’s education sector.