Edo State Governor, distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved payment of over 17 million naira uniform debt from the previous administration to the executive principals of senior secondary schools, Edo State.
The approval follows a committee of executive principals from selected government schools visiting the Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) to appeal for refund of the sum of over N17 million.
The committee, led by Executive Principal of Egor Senior Secondary School, Onaifo Osemwengie, explained that former consultant to the ministry of education, Chinelo Ezeobi under the former administration established a uniform committee on the directives from former Education Commissioner Dr. Joan Oviawe, who later dissolved the committee, and over 17 million naira remained unpaid to the principals
While appreciating the executive principals for their patience, the Executive Chairman of SSEB, Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon thanked the Executive Governor, Senator Monday for approving the sum.
She described the Governor as a leader with excellence, transparency, and accountability.
The executive principals thanked the chairman for listening to their plight.
