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Omobayo Godwins
Deputy Governor of Edo State
Assumed office
8 April 2024
Governor Godwin Obaseki
Preceded by Philip Shaibu
Personal details
Born
Omobayo Marvellous Godwins

(1986-07-19) 19 July 1986 (age 37)
Akoko Edo, Bendel State (now Edo State), Nigeria
Political party Peoples Democratic Party
Alma mater University of Benin
Occupation
  • Politician
  • engineer

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

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

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

  1. ^ "Edo Chief Judge swears in 38-yr-old Omobayo as Deputy Gov". Vanguard News. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Omobayo Marvellous Godwins: Who be Omobayo Godwins govnor Obaseki new deputy?". BBC News Pidgin. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Iniobong, Iwok (8 April 2024). "Meet Omobayo Godwin, the new Edo deputy governor". Businessday NG. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  4. ^ Opejobi, Seun (8 April 2024). "What you should know about new Edo Deputy Gov, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.