PRESS RELEASE
NO 417/ EDSGH/2026
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE
Gov. Okpebholo hails Provost for rejuvenating Igueben College of Education
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has hailed the Provost, Edo state College of Education Igueben, Dr Victoria Okojie for rejuvenating the Institution within the shortest period of her appointment.
Okpebholo made the commendation while addressing the school management who were on a courtesy visit to Edo Government House on Wednesday in Benin.
According to him, first of all let me thank you for your efforts in growing the school from within your five months of appointment.
“At a time I think that school was completely a write off, but with your efforts, a lot of things have been achieved within the shortest time possible.
“But before we appointed you we know your capability, we know who you are and your professionalism, I have no doubt that you were going to succeed.
“I think some of the requests you made are achievable, I also look at visiting the school to see things for myself and know how we can come in”, he said.
Earlier, the Edo state College of Education Provost, Okojie, commended the governor for increasing the school monthly subvention from N19 million to N100 million.
Okojie explained that they have focused attention on strengthening internal quality assurance system, promoting staff and students welfare since assuming office.
She, however, appealed to the governor to support the school with students shuttle buses to aid their movement for lectures and other purposes.
The provost highlighted key areas were they needed the state government support to be; campus security, provision of additional students accomodations, staff quarters and improvement of internal road network among others.
Signed:
Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
Wednesday, June 3 2026
