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 Benin City, Western Region, Colonial Nigeria (now in Edo State) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (2020–present) |
| Other political affiliations | All Progressives Congress (2014–2020) |
| Spouse | Betsy Bene Obaseki |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation |
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| Website | godwinobaseki |
Godwin Obaseki (born Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki; 01 July 1957) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016. A member of the People's Democratic Party since 2020, Obaseki won the election in 2016 under the All Progressives Congress against Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and was sworn in on 12 November 2016.[1]
Born in Benin City, Edo State, Obaseki earned his BA in Classics from the University of Ibadan. He proceeded to the United States and studied at the Columbia University and Pace University, where he had his MBA in Finance and International Business respectively. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbroker in Nigeria.
Obaseki served as an executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest. He is the recipient of the Nigeria Union of Teachers award for best performing Governor of the year in October 2019.[2]
- ^ "INEC Declares Godwin Obaseki Winner Of Edo Governorship Election". Channels tv. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/10/obaseki-receives-nut-2019-best-performing-governor-award/