Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
Position: Deputy Governor of Edo State(Incumbent)
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Country: Nigeria
Category: Politician
Place of Birth: Akoko Edo, Bendel State (now Edo State), Nigeria
Date of Birth: Jul
19 1986
Education
*University of Benin.
Bio Description
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
- ^ "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.
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