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GOV OKPEBHOLO URGES STUDENTS TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has encouraged students in the state to learn with curiosity, passion, and strive for excellence in their academic pursuits. The governor’s message was delivered by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Barr. Onome Goodness Briggs, during the distribution of school bags to Junior Secondary One (JSS1) students of St. Maria Goretti Junior Secondary School in Benin City. According to Barr. Briggs, “This is a message from the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to our students. He encourages our students to make the most use of these resources, to learn with curiosity and passion, and to strive for excellence in all that you do.” The governor also thanked the MTN Foundation for its kind gesture and presentation of school bags to the students. Barr. Briggs expressed gratitude to the MTN Foundation, stating that “this kind gesture is a testament to MTN Foundation’s commitment to supporting education and empowering our young minds.” Senior Manager, Sales and Distribution at MTN, Alabi Olaniyi, said the program is designed to empower students with learning materials, in order to support and prepare them for success. He noted that his organization will continue to support all education-related activities to promote development of the sector. The Principal of the school, Mrs. Dora Unnarhemhen, thanked the donor for choosing St. Maria Goretti Junior Secondary School to benefit from the gesture. She also commended Governor Okpebholo for his friendly educational policy, which is improving education in the state.