Public records show that the Edo State Government received approximately ₦116.89 billion in gross FAAC allocations between January and June 2026.
By Sam Ovie
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Published on October 2, 2026
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2 min read
Uokha Grammar School in Uokha, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, has come under scrutiny over the deteriorating condition of its classrooms, inadequate furniture and poor learning environment.
The concerns were raised by MoniTNG, a civic technology platform that provides citizens with information to track public projects and access public data.
According to the platform, pupils at the school are forced to sit or lie on bare floors because of the severe shortage of desks and chairs, while some classroom blocks are reportedly in a dilapidated condition.
MoniTNG described the situation as inconsistent with the standard expected of a safe and dignified learning environment, particularly for children in a public school.
The platform said pupils and teachers could not be expected to thrive or deliver quality education in classrooms that lacked basic comfort and adequate protection from the elements.
It also questioned the state’s education priorities, asking why children in Uokha were still learning on bare floors in 2026 if education remained a foundation of development.
MoniTNG further cited public records showing that the Edo State Government received approximately ₦116.89 billion in gross FAAC allocations between January and June 2026, in addition to approximately ₦28.36 billion in July 2026.
The platform argued that the reported revenue figures underscored the need for greater attention to the condition of rural public schools across the state.
It called for urgent intervention at Uokha Grammar School, including the complete renovation of the dilapidated classroom blocks, provision of functional desks and chairs, rehabilitation of hygienic toilets and a comprehensive clean-up of the school environment.
MoniTNG also urged the Edo State Government, Ministry of Education, relevant education boards and elected representatives of Owan East LGA to visit the school and commence measures to address the reported deficiencies.
The civic technology platform said access to a proper school environment should be treated as a fundamental public responsibility rather than an act of charity.
It urged the relevant authorities to prioritise the rehabilitation of Uokha Grammar School and provide pupils and teachers with a safer and more suitable environment for teaching and learning.
