Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has sacked the Chairman of Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board, Dr. Maureen Ekhoragbon.
Reasons for her sack were not made known at press time.
A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, says Governor Okpebholo has appointed Dr. Rita Erewele as replacement. 
The statement said Ekhoragbon had been relieved of her duties with immediate effect.
It described Erewele as an accomplished educationist and an administrator with over two decades of progressive experience in the education sector.
“She holds a PhD in Educational Administration and Planning, along with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Benin.
“Her appointment takes immediate effect.”
