Omobayo Godwins
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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 Philip Shaibu (born 1 December 1969, in Kaduna) an alumnus of University of Jos is a Nigerian politician. He is currently the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Nigeria. Personal life and education Early childhood Shaibu was born in Kaduna to a Chri ...
on 8 April 2024. 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.


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.


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. He began his political career in local government politics. 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. As Deputy Governor, Godwins has stated his commitment to supporting the development of sports and other sectors in Edo State. His appointment has been acknowledged by his kinsmen in Akoko-Edo.


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