A circular from the Edo Secondary Education Board (SSEB) has surfaced, directing teachers to cut grass and clean up school premises before students return, despite the state government’s earlier denial that teachers were instructed to do menial work.
The circular, dated August 27 and signed by Obarisiagbon M. I. on behalf of the Executive Chairperson of the SSEB, Maureen Ekhorangbon, was addressed to principals of senior secondary schools.
The circular read: “In furtherance of the commitment of His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpeholo Shine Transformation Agenda, we follow suit by clearing the schools in preparation for resumption.
“All Executive Principals are directed to take off the grasses and clean up their schools ahead of resumption.
“This exercise is to keep our environment clean, hygienic, safe, and to inculcate discipline and voluntary service into our students.
“Teachers: Monday, 1st September 2025 and Students: Monday, 8th September 2025.
“Principals are required to supervise the exercise personally and ensure
standards are met. And a brief report with photographic evidence of their clearing exercise must be sent to our integrity Whatsapp page by Friday, 5th September 2025 for monitoring purposes.
“This exercise is mandatory and forms part of our collective responsibility in sustaining the Governor’s education reform agenda. Together, let us make our schools safe, clean, and ready for teaching and learning.
“SSEB takes the lead and Executive Principals follow.”
The emergence of this document appears to confirm earlier concerns raised by civil society groups that teachers were being forced to do grass-cutting and other maintenance work in schools in Edo.
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