Back to School: Edo SSEB Embarks on Sensitization of Parents
By Simeon OSAJIE
As a way of fostering student development and ensuring a successful academic year, the Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB), has embarked on a sensitization exercise with the theme “Back To School Campaign”.
The Executive Chairman of Edo State Senior Secondary School Education Board, Dr. Maureen Ekhorangbon led all secondary school teachers and other state actors on a road show to sensitize parents, guidance and students on the need for adequate preparation for resumption of school which is slated for Monday September 8, 2025.
The board chairman noted that the sensitization exercise is carried out in the three senatorial districts of the state, emphasizing that prompt resumption of school by student will ensure academic success.
According to her, early resumption in a new academic session gives room for improved grades, development of strong work ethic, and set goals for learning and achievements in specific subjects.
The SSEB Board chairman expressed teacher’s readiness to engage students in activities that will foster positive school environment and grant access to quality education, thereby strengthening the education system.
She charged parents to take advantage of the free education offered by the state government to ensure that their children and wards are properly educated. She reiterated government’s stand on punishment for out of school students and their parents. “If any child in Edo is seen hacking during school hours, the parents will be arrested and disciplinary action will be taken on them”.
She revealed that many patients have expressed their willingness to pull their children out of private schools to public schools, especially those in Edo Central, because of what they stand to benefit.
Dr. Ekhorangbon commended the state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and the commissioner for Education, Hon. Paddy Iyamu for the education policies newly introduced in schools, especially the ban on graduation ceremonies and the textbooks reuse policy.
“All we are doing is in line with the governor of the State who is prioritizing education and is revamping school in the State.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank all education ecosystem and other stakeholders that collaborated with SSEB in the clean and shine initiative. Most of them joined as part of their corporate social responsibility, and it’s quite commendable.”
Some market women at Ekiosa expressed appreciation to Okpebholo led administration and assured of their commitment in ensuring that their children and wards resume school at the stipulated date and time. While thanking the governor for the textbooks reuse policy, adding that, this will help them save lots of money.
