Omobayo Godwins Explained

Omobayo Godwins
Office:Deputy Governor of Edo State
Governor:Godwin Obaseki
Term Start:8 April 2024
Disputed by Philip Shaibu
Predecessor:Philip Shaibu
Birth Name:Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
Birth Date:19 July 1986
Birth Place:Akoko Edo, Bendel State (now Edo State), Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Party:Peoples Democratic Party
Alma Mater:University of Benin

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edo Chief Judge swears in 38-yr-old Omobayo as Deputy Gov . Vanguard News . 8 April 2024 . 11 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Omobayo Marvellous Godwins: Who be Omobayo Godwins govnor Obaseki new deputy? . BBC News Pidgin . 9 April 2024 . 11 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Iniobong . Iwok . Meet Omobayo Godwin, the new Edo deputy governor . Businessday NG . 8 April 2024 . 11 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Opejobi . Seun . What you should know about new Edo Deputy Gov, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins . Daily Post Nigeria . 8 April 2024 . 11 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Oseghe . Edward . Omobayo pledges support for Edo Football Association – Nigerian Observer . Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines . 10 May 2024 . 11 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Jerome . Tobore . Edo deputy gov, Omobayo, receives heroic homecoming in Akoko-Edo – Nigerian Observer . Nigerian Observer – Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines . 29 April 2024 . 11 May 2024.