Omobayo Godwins, Edo New Deputy Governor
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Omobayo Marvelous Godwins, as Deputy Governor.
The new deputy governor has been sworn into office immediately.
Godwins, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), replaces impeached deputy governor, Philips Shaibu.
Shaibu was impeached on Monday, by 18 members of 21- member Edo State House of Assembly following the adoption of report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against him.
The new Deputy governor is a seasoned Engineer with a proven track record of progressive professional experience in the oil and gas sector.
Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State.
He holds a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Msc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN)
He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
A thorough-bred, young professional, he serves as a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Dresser Wayne West Africa Limited, cutting his professional teeth in the operations in the South South area, providing top-notch services and growing the business in the region.
He has also been active in politics in his local government, building bridges of trust with the people and mobilising them for common causes, breaking political barriers to the chagrin of his opponents.
Marvellous, 38, was Labour Party’s candidate for the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in last year’s general elections.
He polled 7,993 votes and lost the election to the APC candidate, who garnered 14,982 votes, while the PDP candidate scored 9,293 votes.
