Godwin Obaseki
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1 July 1957) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is currently the Governor of Edo State. He was first elected governor under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the year 2016 where He defeated Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP and was sworned in as governor on 12 November 2016. Before becoming governor, he served as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki | |
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Obaseki in 2018 | |
| 10th Governor of Edo State | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2016 | |
| Deputy | Philip Shaibu |
| Preceded by | Adams Oshiomhole |
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| Born | Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki 1 July 1957 Benin City, Western Region, Nigeria (now Edo State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Betsy Bene Obaseki |
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| Alma mater | Eghosa Grammar School, Benin City University of Ibadan Columbia University Pace University |
| Website | godwinobaseki |
Obaseki holds post graduate degrees in both Finance and International Business, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria.
Obaseki served as an executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest. He is the recipient of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) award for best performing Governor of the year in October 2019.