Omobayo Marvellous Godwins
Born: 19 July 1986
Nationality: Nigerian
Profession: Engineer, Politician
Party: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Position: Deputy Governor of Edo State (April 2024 – November 2024)
Early Life & Education
- Hometown: Akoko Edo LGA, Edo State
- Degree: B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Benin
Professional Career
Senior Maintenance Engineer, Dresser Wayne West Africa Ltd.
- Oversaw technical operations across Nigeria’s South‑South region
Local Government Politics
- Entered public service at the grassroots level
2023 Election:
- Contested Akoko Edo Federal Constituency seat (House of Reps) under the Labour Party
- Following legal challenge, joined PDP
Deputy Governorship
- Appointment:
- Sworn in as Edo State Deputy Governor on 8 April 2024 after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu
- Tenure:
- April 2024 – November 2024
- Focus Areas:
- Promoting sports development and infrastructural growth in Edo State
- Community Reception:
- Welcomed by Akoko‑Edo kinsmen for his commitment to local development