Omobayo Godwins

Omobayo Marvellous Godwins (born 19 July 1986) is a Nigerian engineer and politician who served as the deputy governor of Edo State from April 2024 to November 2024. He was appointed deputy governor following the impeachment of Philip Shaibu on 8 April 2024.^[1] He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, and holds a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin.^[2]

Omobayo Godwins
Deputy Governor of Edo State
In office 8 April 2024 – 12 November 2024 Disputed by Philip Shaibu
Governor	Godwin Obaseki
Preceded by	Philip Shaibu
Succeeded by	Dennis Idahosa
Personal details
Born	Omobayo Marvellous Godwins (1986-07-19) 19 July 1986 (age 39) Akoko Edo, Bendel State (now Edo State), Nigeria
Political party	Peoples Democratic Party
Alma mater	University of Benin
Occupation	Politician engineer

Early life and education

Godwins was born and raised in Akoko Edo Local Government Area. He completed his tertiary education at the University of Benin, earning a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.^[2][3]

Career

Before entering politics, Godwins worked as an engineer, specifically as a Senior Maintenance Engineer at Dresser Wayne West Africa Limited, where he oversaw operations in the South-South region of Nigeria.^[3] He began his political career in local government politics.^[3]

Godwins ran in the 2023 House of Representatives election for Akoko Edo Federal Constituency under the Labour Party. After an unsuccessful run and a subsequent legal challenge, he joined the PDP and was later appointed as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.^[4]

As Deputy Governor, Godwins has stated his commitment to supporting the development of sports and other sectors in Edo State.^[5] His appointment has been acknowledged by his kinsmen in Akoko-Edo.^[6]