Omobayo Godwins
Omobayo Godwins | |
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| Deputy Governor of Edo State | |
| Assumed office 8 April 2024 Disputed by Philip Shaibu | |
| Governor | Godwin Obaseki |
| Preceded by | Philip Shaibu |
| 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 has served as the deputy governor of Edo State since 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. 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". Business Day. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Opejobi, Seun (8 April 2024). "What you should know about new Edo Deputy Gov, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins". Daily Post. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Oseghe, Edward (10 May 2024). "Omobayo pledges support for Edo Football Association". The Nigerian Observer. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Jerome, Tobore (29 April 2024). "Edo deputy gov, Omobayo, receives heroic homecoming in Akoko-Edo". The Nigerian Observer. Retrieved 11 May 2024.