The Chairman of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Hon. Osaro Osa Eribo, has announced that the council has begun the rehabilitation and renovation of primary schools across the locality to improve access to quality education and create a better learning environment for children.
The initiative, which includes the rehabilitation of a block of classrooms and staff offices, is part of the council’s broader effort to upgrade primary school infrastructure in Ugbowo and other communities within Egor. The project aligns with the SHINE Agenda of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, aimed at promoting sustainable human development through education and infrastructure renewal.
Speaking with journalists in Benin City, Hon. Eribo emphasized that education remains the foundation of meaningful development, especially at the local government level. He said his administration, under the “Egor First” agenda, is committed to ensuring that access to quality education is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every child in Egor.
“Our children deserve the best learning environment possible. No child in Egor should be denied quality education because of dilapidated infrastructure,” he said.
The council chairman explained that the renovation work at Ugbowo Primary School is being carried out with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating both structural improvements and the installation of modern learning facilities to enhance teaching and learning.
“Education is the most powerful investment we can make in the future of our children. When we build schools, we are building dreams; and when we renovate a classroom, we are restoring hope,” Eribo said.
He reiterated his commitment to prioritizing education, noting that the initiative complements the SHINE Agenda of Governor Okpebholo and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Vision.
“What we are doing in Egor is to domesticate these progressive policies at the grassroots, ensuring that national and state visions are translated into tangible benefits for our people,” he added.