US EditionEdo: Gov Okpebholo Approves Return of Missionary Schools to Owners
- Governor Monday Okpebholo has given the green light to restore ownership of eight public secondary schools in Edo State back to their original Catholic missionary proprietors following discussions held on Monday in Benin City.
- This decision comes decades after the government took over Catholic schools in the 1970s and follows persistent unheeded appeals by the Church for the return of these institutions.
- Okpebholo identified several schools, such as the Catholic institution in Auchi known as Fatima College, Angela's Grammar School in Uzairue, and John Grammar School in Fugar, and announced the formation of a committee to determine which schools will be transferred.
- Bishop Gabriel Dunia welcomed the approval emphasizing academic and moral dedication, while Muslim groups protested, urging broad consultations and dialogue before handover.
- The handover signifies a policy shift potentially enhancing education standards, but schools under renovation will remain government-supervised until works complete to ensure continuity.
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Controversies have emerged as Muslim groups in Edo State protest the plan of the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to hand over eight public schools in the state to the Catholic missionary. The groups composed of Edo Muslims for Equity and Good Governance (EMEGG) and Nigeria Council of Islamic Affairs, Edo State Council, called on the governor to rescind his decision, as the move is not in the interest of the Muslim students and teachers…
Okpebholo to return missionary schools in Edo
Mr Okpebholo’s predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, had assured that the state government would hand over the missionary schools in Edo to their original owners, but said that his administration was not in a hurry to do that. The post Okpebholo to return missionary schools in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The Standard Gazette HANDING OF SCHOOLS TO MISSIONARY: Relevant Stakeholders Divided Over Governor Monday Okpekholo’s Decisions Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to missionary organizations in Edo State. The decision was announced following a meeting between the Governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel G. Dunia in Government House, Benin City, Edo State capital. Governor Okpebholo said he is …
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