The Edo State Government has officially handed over four schools to the Catholic Education Commission, Archdiocese of Benin City, in line with a directive from Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The schools include St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School, Benin City; Annunciation Catholic College (ACC), Irrua; St. Angela’s Girls Grammar School, Uzairue; and Obaseki Primary School (formerly St. Patrick’s Primary School), Airport Road, Benin City.
In a letter dated August 6, 2025, from the Office of the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Education, the government stated that the decision was made in recognition of the Catholic Mission’s long-standing contributions to education in the state.
The statement acknowledged the Catholic Mission’s role in promoting academic excellence, moral discipline, and community service, noting that generations of Edo citizens had benefited from its efforts.
Okpebholo expressed appreciation to the Catholic Education Commission and the Archdiocese of Benin City for their continued dedication to shaping young minds and building character.
The return of the institutions, the government said, is a testament to the trust and respect the Mission has earned over the years.
