Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has explained why his administration is committed to the revitalisation of education in Edo State, with a special focus on the revival of the College of Education, Igueben in Edo Central Senatorial District of the State.

Governor said the pivotal role the institution will play in bringing development to Igueben informed his decision to revamp the College.

Speaking during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign tour of several wards in Edo Central Senatorial District, including Ward 4, 7, 8, Uzea Kingdom, and Ebele Kingdom during the weekend, the Governor assured residents that the State’s higher institutions will receive the attention they deserve.

He declared: “We will continue to march forward. We are reviving the College of Education, Igueben. We have rolled out a ₦1 billion bursary scheme to cater for Edo indigenes in tertiary institutions.”

Governor Okpebholo, who was warmly received by the Enogie of Uzea and the Enogie of Ebele respectively during the visits, also welcomed decampees from other political parties, led by leaders of various groups from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including the former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Itula, in Okpoju Ward 4.

Highlighting other achievements of his administration, the Governor noted that under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Edo State has purchased tractors to boost agriculture, revived the moribund Edo Line transport company and cleared its debts, procured security vehicles, banned illegal revenue collection, and intensified the fight against kidnapping.

He added: “Anyone that wants the progress of this country should vote for Mr. President because he loves Edo State. Before now, they could not do anything for us.”

The campaign tour was attended by key APC leaders, including the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor Esq.; APC Senatorial Leader, Gen. Cecil Isekhaigbe (rtd); among others.

Governor Okpebholo, while giving a speech