Edo State Government Circular Directs Teachers to Clean School Premises Despite Denial

A circular from the Edo State Government directed secondary school teachers to cut grass and clean school premises ahead of the academic session, despite the government's denial. The circular, dated August 27, 2025, signed by Obarisiagbon on behalf of the State Secondary Education Board, instructed teachers to ensure a clean and hygienic environment for students.

Teachers were required to start the exercise on September 1, with students resuming on September 8. Principals were tasked with supervising the cleaning and sending photographic evidence by September 5 for monitoring purposes.