Godwin Obaseki | |
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 Obaseki in 2018 | |
| Governor of Edo State | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2016 | |
| Deputy |
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| Preceded by | Adams Oshiomhole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki 1 July 1957[1] Benin City, Western Region, British Nigeria (now in Edo State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (2020–present) |
| Other political affiliations | All Progressives Congress (2014–2020) |
| Spouse | Betsy Bene Obaseki |
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| Occupation |
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| Website | godwinobaseki |
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1 July 1957) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who has served as the governor of Edo State since 2016.
Obaseki was elected governor under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2016 where he defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP and was sworned in as governor on 12 November 2016.[1][2][3][4] Before becoming governor, he served as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.[5]
Obaseki holds post graduate degrees in both Finance and International Business,[6] and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria.[7]
Obaseki served as an executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest.[6][8][9] He is the recipient of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) award for best performing Governor of the year in October 2019.[1]
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- ^ a b "Godwin Obaseki: Executive Profile & Biography". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "Dorman Long Engineering". Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Hayford Alile Foundation". Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2016.