Governor dismisses education board head, appoints new chair

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has dismissed Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon as Chairperson of the State Senior Secondary Education Board. The immediate removal was confirmed in an official statement released on Monday.

Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, made the announcement public. The state government did not provide any specific reason for the sudden dismissal of the education board chair.

New Leadership Appointment

Dr. Rita Otibho Erewele has been named as the new Chair of the Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board. The government statement described Erewele as an accomplished educationist and administrator.

She brings over twenty years of experience within Nigeria’s education sector. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Educational Administration and Planning from the University of Benin.

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The new education board chair has served in various leadership roles. These positions include lecturer, education consultant, and senior education officer. Her work in policy development and teacher training has earned her recognition for excellence.

Broader Education Reforms in Edo

This leadership change follows recent significant moves by the Edo State Government to strengthen its education system. Earlier this month, the state announced the absorption of 4,000 volunteer teachers from the EdoStar Teaching Programme.

The government also plans to recruit an additional 500 new teachers. Education Commissioner Dr. Paddy Iyamu stated these actions reflect Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to rewarding dedication.

The goal is to address the critical shortage of teachers in public schools. Appointment letters for the 4,000 EdoStar teachers will be presented on October 15. This major shake-up with a new education board chair signals a continued focus on educational reform under the current administration.