Osarodion Ogie
Osarodion Ogie (born 24 September 1960) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Secretary to the State Government of Edo State from 2016 and again from 2020 to August 2024, under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Early life and education
Osarodion hails from Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Edo State.
He attended St. Saviour Primary School in Benin City before proceeding to Eghosa Grammar School, Benin City, where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in 1973. He then attended the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), Benin City, and obtained his General Certificate of Education.
Osarodion received a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 1981. In 1985, he attended the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his Barrister at Law (B.L) in 1986 and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar Association the same year.
Law career
He began his legal practice by founding Osarodion Ogie and Co., Legal Practitioners in Lagos in 1988. He also worked at Crandon Hull Law Firm & Associate in 2008.
Politics
In 2000, Osarodion entered politics and was appointed Chief of Staff of the Edo State Government, serving from 2008 to 2012 under Governor Adams Oshiomhole. He was later appointed Honourable Commissioner for Works in 2013.
He first served as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Edo State in 2016 during the first term of Governor Godwin Obaseki. On 17 November 2020, he was reappointed by Governor Obaseki as SSG.
He held this role until August 2024, when he resigned to concentrate on campaigning for the state election following his selection as the running mate to Asue Ighodalo.
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Osarodion Ogie (born 24 September 1960) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Secretary to the State Government of Edo State from 2016 and again from 2020 to August 2024, under the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Early life and education
Osarodion hails from Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Edo State.
He attended St. Saviour Primary School in Benin City before proceeding to Eghosa Grammar School, Benin City, where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in 1973. He then attended the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), Benin City, and obtained his General Certificate of Education.
Osarodion received a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 1981. In 1985, he attended the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his Barrister at Law (B.L) in 1986 and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar Association the same year.
Law career
He began his legal practice by founding Osarodion Ogie and Co., Legal Practitioners in Lagos in 1988. He also worked at Crandon Hull Law Firm & Associate in 2008.
Politics
In 2000, Osarodion entered politics and was appointed Chief of Staff of the Edo State Government, serving from 2008 to 2012 under Governor Adams Oshiomhole. He was later appointed Honourable Commissioner for Works in 2013.
He first served as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Edo State in 2016 during the first term of Governor Godwin Obaseki. On 17 November 2020, he was reappointed by Governor Obaseki as SSG.
He held this role until August 2024, when he resigned to concentrate on campaigning for the state election following his selection as the running mate to Asue Ighodalo.
References
To be added.