Governor Godwin of Edo State has picked Omobayo Godwin as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu.
His inauguration is to take place on Monday at the Edo State Government House in Benin City.
He was born on July 19, 1986, and Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.
He has a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), preparing for the role of 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).
He has also been active in politics in his local government, building bridges of trust with the people and mobilising them for common causes, and breaking political barriers to the chagrin of his opponents.
As at the time of filing this report, friends and well-wishers have gathered at the inauguration venue for the swearing-in ceremony.
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