Behold the New Deputy Governor, Omobayo, As Impeached Shaibu Says It's Illegal

By Osaze IDEMUDIA (Benin)

Following the impeachment of former Edo deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, Engr. Marvellous Omobayo is the new Deputy Governor of Edo State.

He is a seasoned Engineer with a proven track record of progressive professional experience in the oil and gas sector. Born July 19, 1986, Omobayo hails from Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the State.

With a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Msc in Public Administration from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), he is well suited for the role as 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).

A thorough-bred young professional, he serves as a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Dresser Wayne West Africa Limited, cutting his professional teeth in the operations in the South South area, providing top-notch services and growing the business in the region.

He has also been active in politics in his local government, building bridges of trust with the people and mobilising them for common causes, breaking political barriers to the chagrin of his opponents.

Meanwhile, the former deputy governor Philip Shaibu, said: "My illegal impeachment as Edo deputy governor is an attack against democracy."