Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki
Former Governor of Edo State
Peoples Democratic Party Edo State
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Godwin Obaseki is a Nigerian businessman, investment banker, and politician who served as Governor of Edo State from November 2016 to November 2024. Originally a member of APC, he switched to PDP in 2020. Educated in classics and finance with both local and international qualifications, Obaseki has led high-profile reforms in education (EdoBEST), agriculture (ESOPP), infrastructure, and revenue administration. He is known for combining technocratic management and public-private partnerships, aiming to reposition Edo State as an investment destination and improve public service delivery.
Education
- Primary Education: St. Matthew's Primary School, Benin City, Edo State (Wikipedia)
- Secondary Education: Eghosa Grammar School, Benin City (Wikipedia)
- University: Bachelor of Arts in Classics, University of Ibadan (Wikipedia)
- Postgraduate: MBA in Finance and International Business, earned in the United States (Columbia University and Pace University, New York) (Wikipedia)
- Other: He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria
Professional Background
- Early career in finance and investment banking: Stockbroker (Capital Trust Brokers, Lagos), Project Manager (AVC Funds), worked in financial advisory firms, structured trade finance. (Godwin Obaseki)
- Founder of Afrinvest West Africa Limited (formerly SecTrust) in 1995; the firm is a major investment banking and asset management firm. (Godwin Obaseki)
- Roles in public sector policy and strategic committees before being governor: e.g. Chair of Edo State Economic and Strategy Team, Chairman of Tax Assessment Review Committee, committees for micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs), etc.
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