In a move aligned with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s pledge to revitalise education in Edo State, the Ministry of Education has formally inducted Chief Inspectors of Education (CIEs) assigned to each of the state’s 18 Local Government Areas.
The onboarding initiative, held at the Ministry’s Conference Hall in Benin City, marks a significant step towards reinforcing grassroots educational oversight and policy implementation.
The event brought together key stakeholders from Edo’s education sector, including ministry officials and the newly appointed inspectors. Designed to equip the CIEs with operational tools and administrative knowledge, the programme focused on empowering them to uphold educational standards and effectively drive reforms within their respective LGAs.
Addressing the gathering, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mrs Edith Ebomoyi, emphasised the strategic importance of the appointments.
“These inspectors are pivotal to our efforts to sustain quality education across Edo. They will be responsible for monitoring teaching standards, ensuring curriculum compliance, and promoting community involvement in school governance,” she stated.
Mrs Ebomoyi further noted that the decentralised approach will provide consistent supervision at the local level, thereby improving educational outcomes statewide.
Facilitators, including Alhaji Bako Yusuf, guided the new appointees through key areas such as ethical conduct, examination integrity, evaluation methods, report writing, quality assurance, and revenue strategies, reinforcing the administration’s comprehensive approach to reform.
In their response, the Chief Inspectors expressed appreciation to the government and the ministry for reviving essential educational structures and placing confidence in their capabilities.
With immediate deployment, they are expected to begin their oversight duties promptly, bringing renewed energy and accountability to Edo’s education landscape.
