Edo Governor Dissolves Governing Councils of State-Owned Tertiary Institutions

Edo State Governor Dissolves University Governing Councils, Cites Reform

“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His...”

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has made a significant move by dissolving the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions, effective immediately. This decision also extends to the disengagement of management staff at Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has made some significant changes in the state's tertiary institutions and hospitals. He has dissolved the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions, effective immediately. This move is likely part of his efforts to reform the education sector, a key campaign promise.

Additionally, Governor Okpebholo has ordered the immediate disengagement of the management staff of two major hospitals in Benin City: Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital. This decision aims to revamp the healthcare system in the state.

These changes were announced in a special government statement dated November 20, 2024, and were signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. This isn't the governor's first move to shake up the state's institutions; just a few days ago, he dissolved the boards of agencies and parastatals in the state public service.

Changes:

Dissolution of Governing Councils: All state-owned tertiary institutions affected

Hospital Management Overhaul: Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital management staff disengaged

Reform Efforts: Part of Governor Okpebholo's campaign promises to improve education and healthcare in Edo State.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all State owned Tertiary Institutions in Edo State with immediate effect.

“Accordingly, all affected members of the Governing Councils of all State owned Tertiary Institutions are to handover all Government properties in their possession to their respective Heads of the Institutions.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the disengagement of the Management Staff of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Ho Benin City with immediate effect.

“In view of the above, the Management Staff of the aforementioned hospitals are to handover all Government properties in their possession to the most senior officer in their various Institutions,” the SSG stated.