Okpebholo Pledges Improved Welfare, More Support for Edo Teachers
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving teachers’ welfare and strengthening the state’s education sector.
Okpebholo made the commitment in a message marking the 2026 World Teachers’ Day.
He commended teachers across the state for their dedication, sacrifices and contribution to educating young people.
The governor said teachers play a critical role in society, noting that their responsibilities go beyond classroom teaching to include shaping the values, skills and character of future leaders.
He also acknowledged the challenges confronting teachers and expressed appreciation for their service and patriotism.
“First, I commend Edo teachers for their dedication, sacrifice and commitment to educating the next generation and I assure them that this administration will continue to prioritise their welfare and improve the education sector,” he said.
Okpebholo said teachers require adequate support and favourable working conditions to deliver quality education.
He pledged that his administration would continue to implement measures aimed at improving teachers’ welfare and working environment.
“Our administration believes that quality education starts with motivated and adequately supported teachers. We will therefore continue to invest in our teachers, our schools and the wider education system,” the governor said.
As part of efforts to strengthen the teaching workforce, Okpebholo said 5,000 contract teachers had been absorbed into the Edo State civil service.
According to him, the move would provide the affected teachers with greater job security while strengthening the state’s education workforce.
He also disclosed that 6,000 teachers had been recruited to address staffing shortages in public schools across Edo State.
The governor said the recruitment would help ensure that schools have enough qualified teachers to meet the needs of pupils and students in both urban and rural communities.
Okpebholo stressed that improving school infrastructure without providing adequate teachers would not be sufficient to transform the education sector.
“We cannot build schools and leave them without teachers. Our priority is to ensure that our children have access to qualified teachers, whether they are in Benin City or in our rural communities,” he said.
The governor said his administration would continue to combine teacher recruitment, improved welfare and investment in school infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen education in Edo State.
He congratulated teachers across the state and thanked them for their continued service and contribution to the development of Edo.
“To every teacher in Edo State, I say thank you for your service. Happy World Teachers’ Day,” Okpebholo said.
