Edo Governor Okpebholo Celebrates Teachers on World Day

On World Teachers’ Day, Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, commended teachers for their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to educating future generations. He assured them that his administration would prioritize their welfare and enhance the education sector.

The governor emphasized that teachers are crucial for societal development and that meaningful progress relies on investing in them. He expressed gratitude to public school teachers for their service, acknowledging the challenges they face.

Okpebholo stated that his administration had absorbed 5,000 contract teachers into the state civil service, providing them with job security, and recruited 6,000 teachers to address staffing shortages in public schools. He affirmed the importance of ensuring that children have access to qualified teachers across Edo State, including rural areas.

The governor concluded by thanking all teachers in Edo State and wishing them a happy World Teachers’ Day.