Godwin Obaseki | |
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Governor of Edo State | |
Assumed office 12 November 2016 | |
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Preceded by | Adams Oshiomhole |
Personal details | |
Born | Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki 1 July 1957 Benin City, Western Region, British 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 |
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Website | godwinobaseki |
Godwin Obaseki (born Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki; 1 July 1957) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016. A member of the Peoples 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]
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]