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GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO DELIVERS ON N17M DEBT CLEARANCE FOR EDO SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, LAUDED FOR TRANSPARENCY
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CapitalTimesNews / 4 months
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In a gesture highlighting his administration’s commitment to transparency and addressing past financial obligations, Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has sanctioned the payment of over N17 million in uniform debt left unsettled by the previous administration to executive principals of senior secondary schools. A delegation of executive principals from government schools had approached the Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) seeking refund of the sum, led by Onaifo Osemwengie, Executive Principal of Egor Senior Secondary School. Osemwengie explained the debt originated from a uniform committee formed under former Education Ministry consultant Chinelo Ezeobi on directives of ex-Commissioner Dr. Joan Oviawe, later dissolved with the amount unpaid. Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon, SSEB Executive Chairman, lauded Governor Okpebholo’s action, describing him as “a leader with excellence, transparency, and accountability.” Ekhoragbon thanked the Governor for approving the refund, expressing gratitude for his responsiveness. “We thank the Executive Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for approving the sum,” she stated. The executive principals welcomed the development, appreciative of Dr. Ekhoragbon’s role in bringing their plea to fruition. “We appreciate the chairman for listening to our plight,” they said, voicing relief over resolution of the outstanding obligation. Governor Okpebholo’s approval underscores efforts to settle lingering debts and reflect administrative transparency in Edo State’s governance. The move brings financial respite to affected principals awaiting settlement of uniform-related costs incurred under prior state education directives.
