By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
EDO State Governor Godwin Obaseki has appointed Engr.Godwin Marvellous Omobayo as his new deputy governor of the state.
Stonix News reports that former deputy governor Philip Shuaibu was ousted on Monday morning by the state’s House of Assembly with a majority vote in support of the action.
Obaseki and Shuaibu when the going was good
Profile of Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
He 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), he 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.
