Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has fulfilled a major campaign pledge with the employment and regularisation of 5,000 teachers across the state, marking a significant step toward revitalising the education sector.
The development, announced in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, October 18, underscores the governor’s commitment to restoring the dignity of the teaching profession and addressing long-standing instability in the state’s school system.
According to the statement, the employment initiative is part of the administration’s broader plan to rebuild trust in public institutions and strengthen the foundations of human capital development.
“When Senator Monday Okpebholo campaigned across Edo State, he promised to reform education by employing at least 5,000 teachers and giving the profession the honour it deserves. Today, that promise is a reality,” Itua stated.
For years, many teachers in Edo operated as ad hoc staff, working under precarious conditions without job security or clear career progression. Their status often depended on shifting political interests, leaving classrooms understaffed and morale low.
Governor Okpebholo, the statement added, came determined to change that narrative. “He has demonstrated that teachers are not tools for political manipulation but vital drivers of societal progress,” Itua said. “This policy is not just administrative; it is a moral correction and an act of justice.”
The positive impact of the recruitment is already being felt across the state. Schools that once struggled with teacher shortages now report improved attendance, more consistent lessons, and renewed confidence from parents in the public education system.
“This move shows that the governor’s promises on World Teachers’ Day were not mere rhetoric. He has backed words with action, giving teachers the recognition, security, and respect they deserve,” the statement continued.
Under previous administrations, teachers were often left in limbo, uncertain about their employment status. Okpebholo’s decision to regularise their positions, according to the statement, marks a decisive break from that past and a return to fairness and accountability in governance.
“This initiative is about more than jobs,” Itua emphasised. “It is about restoring dignity, ensuring stability, and providing teachers with a clear career path. It’s also a long-term investment in human capital, the most critical asset for development.”
Beyond education, Governor Okpebholo’s administration is also advancing reforms in healthcare, civil service efficiency, and rural development, all aimed at strengthening public confidence and improving the overall quality of life for Edo citizens.