Gov. Okpebholo Declares ‘Your Reward Is No Longer In Heaven’ While Issuing Permanent Letters to 5,000 Educators

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has given a significant assurance to teachers in the state, declaring that “your reward is no longer in heaven; it is here, under our watch.” This promise was made on Wednesday during the presentation of permanent appointment letters to 5,000 newly employed teachers.

Dependable NG reports that Governor Okpebholo personally supervised the presentation ceremony, emphasizing the importance of the occasion and his administration’s commitment to properly valuing its educators. The ceremony saw 4,500 teachers previously on contract under the former EdoStar programme, along with 500 newly recruited teachers, officially absorbed into the State Ministry of Education as permanent staff.

The Governor expressed his determination to ensure the teachers received their letters promptly. “I wanted it this way, because, I had asked several times if you had received your letters. The answer was no. So, I decided to supervise the process myself,” he said. To further demonstrate the administration’s commitment, Governor Okpebholo announced that the teachers would also receive transport fare in consideration of the long distances many of them travelled to attend the ceremony.

Acknowledging the vital role teachers play in shaping the state’s future, the Governor affirmed that the permanent employment underscores his administration’s dedication to improving educators’ welfare.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, deeply appreciated the teachers for their perseverance despite the challenges of being on contract for three years. He lauded Governor Okpebholo as “a leader who thinks about your welfare day and night” and highlighted the administration’s education sector achievements, including the construction of over 68 schools within one year and the launch of the EDU-Rescue Programme to ensure quality education access for children from poor backgrounds.