Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, commissioned the reconstructed Oredo Girls Secondary School, Awo Street, off First East Circular Road, Benin City, ending years of abandonment of the once-dilapidated facility.
The governor, who was warmly received by jubilant students and staff, said the project reflects his administration’s commitment to revamping the education sector and restoring public schools across the state. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD, the school community expressed gratitude to the Okpebholo-led administration for reviving the long-neglected project and improving the learning environment.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said the noticeable improvement in infrastructure and staffing levels showed that government interventions in education were producing positive results. He noted that the number of teachers in the school had significantly increased compared to previous visits.
“One thing that gives me joy today is the number of teachers I am seeing in this school. I remember that sometime ago when I visited, I saw just two or three teachers here. Today, I am seeing over 20 teachers, and that shows that we are in the right direction,” the governor said.
He further assured the school community that the government would address remaining challenges, particularly the issue of power supply. “We are going to fix the light problem in this school. We will do our best to see that we fix this place for the betterment of our children,” he added.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Paddy Iyamu, described the project as a demonstration of “practical governance in action,” noting that the school had previously become an eyesore and a hotspot for undesirable activities.
“When His Excellency came into office, this place was like an eyesore of nefarious activities. But the governor gave a clear instruction, declaring a state of emergency on schools,” Iyamu said. He explained that the directive was aimed at ensuring every child in Edo State has access to education in a safe and conducive environment.
“What you are seeing today is a testament of a governor who is committed and passionate about education,” the commissioner added, thanking the governor on behalf of students and stakeholders in the education sector.
A student of the school, Osarunwense, also expressed excitement over the transformation of the facility, noting that structures which were once dilapidated had been completely rehabilitated and beautified.
The commissioning of the reconstructed Oredo Girls Secondary School forms part of the Okpebholo administration’s broader agenda to rehabilitate public schools and improve the quality of education across Edo State.
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