Obaseki names LP’s Omobayo as Deputy ahead of inauguration Monday
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Godwin as his new deputy.
This follows the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Edo Stars Deputy Governor on Monday.
Omobayo’s inauguration is scheduled to take place on Monday at the Edo State Government House in Benin City.
Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.
The 38-year-old has a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), preparing for the role of 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).
Before his new appointment, he served as a Senior Maintenance Engineer at 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, and breaking political barriers to the chagrin of his opponents.