Did fatherhood create limitations for you? It taught me that parenting is teamwork and not a job for one person. These cookies do not store any personal information. He had his primary education at St. Matthews Anglican Primary School. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made the case for business leaders and public-spirited individuals and groups to support the funding of tertiary education through donations and endowments. But in Africa, there is a support system, relatives come around to support the mother. 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Obaseki was the founding secretary of a New York-based US Africa Chamber of Commerce in 1992, which promoted US organizations doing business in Africa. Mr. Obaseki was born in Benin City, Edo State on July 1, 1957. The Federal High Court in Abuja eventually struck out a certificate forgery case instituted against the governor. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. . The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, His Lordship, Mathew Hassan Kukah, have identified quality education as essential in improving human and. He decamped from the All Progressive Congress (APC) when seeking re-election. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. His father name is Pa Roland Obaseki (late) while his mother is Madam Stella Gbinigie. He attended Eghosa Anglican Grammar School, Benin City, before he proceeded to Ibadan to study at the University of Ibadan, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics. Governor Obaseki was re-elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly-contested poll conducted on Saturday. L-R: Former Chief of Army Staff, Theophilus Danjuma; his wife, Senator Daisy, and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (left), during the dedication of the Merry Ehanire Mother and Child Hospital, in Benin City. Welcome to the official handle of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki (GGO) Edo, Nigeria godwinobaseki.com Joined January 2016. He was sworn in as the governor on 12 November 2016. I got married in 2006 at the age of 30. Obaseki is the founding secretary, (1992), of a US-based Africa Chamber of Commerce. Since he assumed duties as the Executive Governor of Edo State on 12 November 2016, Gov. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. He focused on Africa and provided Structured Trade Finance for African-related transactions. Obaseki later stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afrinvest in September, 2016, to contest the gubernatorial election in Edo State. The state government has proposed to build about 200 Primary Healthcare Centres. Since 2005, Afrinvest, under his direction, has offered some of the most insightful advice on some of the most significant transactions in the Nigerian capital market, earning it recognition as a key Investment Research organization. Every man has to know that his life changes significantly from his wifes period of pregnancy, her delivery up till the time the child reaches the age of two. There is no compromise. I got married 17 years ago. My husband has absolute confidence in Edo women, he has always talked about their loyalty and trustworthiness that is why he has over 400 of them in his government at different levels and he has always praised them for putting up excellent performances in their position, she said. Gov. We apologise to the LAPO Group for the error in the identification of the name of the said microfinance bank where the deceased took the loan. However, Obaseki recently came to political fore when he threw his hat into the contest of Edo state governorship elections which saw him confront his first cousin, Godwin Obaseki in the election. These helped me to build my own home. He later transferred his services to the International Merchant Bank. He is a Trustee of the Dr Jackson Owen Obaseki Foundation, a family-owned Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Learn something new every day History, Fact, culture; directly to your inbox daily. READ ALSO: Obaseki, Treasure That Must Be Preserved Wife, BoT Members. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Godwin Obaseki was born on the 1st of July, 1957, in Benin city into a descendant of the famously illustrious, Mr. Obaseki began his career as a stockbroker in 1983 with, He moved back to New York and worked as a Principal of Equatorial Finance Company, a Financial Advisory firm. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. All rights reserved. Obaseki is married to Betsy Bene Obaseki, a financial expert. He also embarked on a massive reconstruction of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to host the 2020 National Sports Festival. On the other hand, I will advise proper check-up and do other things as advised by medical experts, do all medical investigations, but you know at times everything is right with you and its not just coming but that is when you actually need to hope on God. The Federal High Court in Abuja eventually struck out a certificate forgery case instituted against the governor[38] by the All Progressives Congress (APC), his former political party. Betsy Bene Obaseki was born in Buguma, Kalabari Kingdom, Rivers State, to Mr. and Mrs. Ayibo Amachree. Mr. Obaseki established the first derivative product, the Nigerian International Debt Fund (NIDF), on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, which allowed Nigerians to invest local savings in US Dollar instruments. He was born in Benin, Edo state. Godwin Obaseki Biography, Date Of Birth, Early Life, Family And Education Godwin Obaseki was born on the 1st of July, 1957 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria as the third child in his family. On 16 June 2020, Obaseki resigned his membership from the All Progressives Congress. Godwin Obaseki began his career in 1983 as a stockbroker with Capital Trust Brokers Limited, Lagos. Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says the federal government may not be able to pay workers' salaries beyond June without massively printing money or removing petrol subsidy. Free Digital Marketing Webclass on How to Make $1,000 - $2,500 Monthly Online. Sadly, No. Before winning the 2016 gubernatorial election in Edo State,Godwin Obaseki served as the Chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former. I ask them what they love. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, stressed the need for constant training for teachers at all levels, noting that no society can develop without education. [36] The governor had had a running battle with his predecessor, Comrade Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the APC, who headed the party's National Working Committee (NWC) at the time, which constituted the screening committee. [14], Obaseki later stepped down from his position as chairman of the board of directors of Afrinvest in September 2016, to contest the gubernatorial election in Edo State. But we were lucky to have children shortly after our wedding. In 2001, the World Economic Forum named him a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT). Tweets. Such projects include: During the 2020 Edo Gubernatorial Election, Obaseki sought for re-election under the APC but was controversially disqualified by the partys Primary Election Screening Committee from contesting the primary elections, citing missing letters on the governors National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate and what other observers described as spurious excuses surrounding the governors university. She described such people as lacking understanding of the times and seasons that are in the hands of God. She had her primary education at Jos and Port Harcourt, before proceeding to the Benin City Federal Government Girls College. Gov. After that, Mr. Obaseki launched Afrinvest West Africa Limited (formerly SecTrust) in 1995, turning himself into an entrepreneur. What do you tell your kids about relationships? She looked at me in a way that suggested that I was responsible for her pain. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will spend 6 billion on rebuilding secondary schools in the state between May 2023 and September 2024. 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Some of the companies investing in oil palm development are Dufil (makers of Indomie Noodles), Fayus, Nosak, Saro Group of Companies, among others. And he's the third child of his parents, late Pa Rowland Obaseki and Gbinigie of Owina street in Edo state. Responding to a question from a caller based in Britain on not having her biological children, Mrs. Obaseki said: I hear some people saying all sorts of things about us but I know nobody in his right senses would make jest of people who do not have their own children, but my advice for those in my shoes is to ignore them and focus on God. Obaseki later stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afrinvest in September 2016, to contest the gubernatorial election in Edo State. L-R: Consultant, Development Africa, Joshua Kempeneer; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Rt. When they ask questions, we explain to them. By Jethro Ibileke. Next Edition. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Wednesday, said he would want to be remembered for transforming public education and achieving a better workforce for the state. For example, I was an activist and a unionist at school.