April 8, (THEWILL)- Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Omobayo Marvelous Godwins, as Deputy Governor.
Godwins, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), replaces impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.
THEWILL reports that Shaibu was impeached on Monday, by 18 members of the 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.
With a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Msc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), the new Deputy governor is well suited for the role as a professional and an expert in public administration.
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.
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