“We are fighting illiteracy and ignorance by demarcating responsibilities—primary and secondary education remains under one ministry, while tertiary institutions get their own dedicated ministry,” he declared. It reflects a philosophy: that fighting illiteracy requires investing in every level—especially tertiary education, which has long been underserved. Under the new structure, policies for higher institutions can be crafted without being diluted by the demands of primary and secondary schooling. Stakeholders regard the creation of the Ebonyi higher education ministry as a potentially transformative step, provided it is followed by proper funding, skilled leadership, and continuity. What This Means for Ebonyi’s Educational LandscapeThe new arrangement will afford Ebonyi State more direct control over higher education policy.