Omobayo Godwins
Omobayo Godwins | |
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| Deputy Governor of Edo State | |
| In office 8 April 2024 – 12 November 2024 Disputed by Philip Shaibu | |
| Governor | Godwin Obaseki |
| Preceded by | Philip Shaibu |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Idahosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Omobayo Marvellous Godwins 19 July 1986 Akoko Edo, Bendel State (now Edo State), Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Benin |
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Omobayo Marvellous Godwins (born 19 July 1986) is a Nigerian engineer and politician who served as the deputy governor of Edo State from April 2024 to November 2024. He was appointed deputy governor following the impeachment of Philip Shaibu on 8 April 2024.[1] He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, and holds a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Godwins was born and raised in Akoko Edo Local Government Area. He completed his tertiary education at the University of Benin, earning a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Before entering politics, Godwins worked as an engineer, specifically as a Senior Maintenance Engineer at Dresser Wayne West Africa Limited, where he oversaw operations in the South-South region of Nigeria.[3] He began his political career in local government politics.[3]
Godwins ran in the 2023 House of Representatives election for Akoko Edo Federal Constituency under the Labour Party. After an unsuccessful run and a subsequent legal challenge, he joined the PDP and was later appointed as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.[4]
As Deputy Governor, Godwins has stated his commitment to supporting the development of sports and other sectors in Edo State.[5] His appointment has been acknowledged by his kinsmen in Akoko-Edo.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Edo Chief Judge swears in 38-yr-old Omobayo as Deputy Gov". Vanguard News. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Omobayo Marvellous Godwins: Who be Omobayo Godwins govnor Obaseki new deputy?". BBC News Pidgin. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Iniobong, Iwok (8 April 2024). "Meet Omobayo Godwin, the new Edo deputy governor". Businessday NG. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Opejobi, Seun (8 April 2024). "What you should know about new Edo Deputy Gov, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Oseghe, Edward (10 May 2024). "Omobayo pledges support for Edo Football Association – Nigerian Observer". Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Jerome, Tobore (29 April 2024). "Edo deputy gov, Omobayo, receives heroic homecoming in Akoko-Edo – Nigerian Observer". Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines. Retrieved 11 May 2024.