Governor Monday Okpebholo has achieved a major milestone in the Education sector as Army Day Secondary School recorded over 500 new student enrollments at the September 8 resumption. This remarkable turnaround follows the governor’s swift intervention in reviving the once-neglected institution.
Speaking to newsmen after a conference on anti drug and trafficking to school students,the Honourable Commissioner noted that for years, Army Day Secondary School suffered from dilapidated buildings, lack of infrastructure, and dwindling student numbers. The situation changed when the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, led Governor Okpebholo to assess the school’s condition. Deeply concerned by what he saw, the governor immediately ordered the construction of new classroom blocks, renovation of existing structures, and the installation of perimeter fencing to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
Within just two months, the remodeling was completed, transforming the school into a standard facility ready to serve the community. Parents, impressed by the renewed environment, responded with confidence by enrolling their children in large numbers.
Before the intervention, the school had only a few students. Today, with over 500 new admission, Army Day Secondary School has become a symbol of Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to educational reform, demonstrating that quality infrastructure can restore trust and inspire growth in public schools.