I Just Paid Ambrose Alli Uni Debt of ₦9bn, In Edo State Uni We Paid ₦3bn Out of ₦5.8b—Gov Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has highlighted his administration’s rigorous fiscal discipline, emphasizing that beyond regular salary and pension disbursements, his government is actively liquidating heavy multi-billion-naira legacy debts inherited across state-owned tertiary institutions.

Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, on Saturday November 14, 2026, Governor Okpebholo addressed how increased federal allocations are being directly channeled toward clearing long-standing financial liabilities left behind by previous administrations, restoring stability to institutions like Ambrose Alli University, Edo State Polytechnic Usen, and Edo State University.

Detailing the extent of the legacy debts and the ongoing repayment milestones, Governor Okpebholo stated:

“I’m not just paying salaries and pensions. I’m also paying debt, I just paid Usen Polytechnic there were a lot of debts then. Ambrose Alli, over 9 billion in unpaid salaries for over a year plus almost two years it’s over 9 billion, and we are paying it. Edo State University, the same Edo State University, we paid over 3 billion out of 5.8 billion. I’m also going to pay this month; I have to pay another 1 billion to them this month. I’m not talking about pensions. We are paying, we are doing our best. So we are not relenting. As far as the money is coming, we have to spend it on what it is meant for.”

Watch the video starting from 10:35 to 11:32

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