
Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor
Former Governor of Edo State (2007–2008)
Peoples Democratic Party Edo State
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Oserheimen Osunbor is a Nigerian lawyer, academic, and politician. He served as Senator for Edo Central from 1999 to 2007 before becoming Governor of Edo State (May 2007–November 2008). An academic by training and a Rhodes Scholar, he is known for legislative leadership earning the moniker “Attorney-General of the Senate” and for initiating significant state reforms before his tenure was truncated by a court ruling.
Education
- P.T.T.C. Demonstration Primary School, Igueben (1957–1962)
- Anglican Grammar School, Ujoelen‑Ekpoma (1963–1968)
- Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongida‑Ora (sixth form)
- LL.B (First Class Honours), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1971–1975); recognized as Best Faculty Student & Best in Department.
- Nigerian Law School, Lagos (1975–1976); earned Best Overall Performance and Dr. Taslim Olawale Elias Prize.
- Ph.D. in Law, University of Warwick, UK (Rhodes Scholar, 1977–1981)
Professional Background
- Lecturer of Law, Kaduna Polytechnic (NYSC, 1976–1977)
- Academic positions at University of Lagos: Lecturer II (1981), Lecturer I (1983), Senior Lecturer (1986–1990); Sub‑Dean, Faculty of Law (1989–1990)
- Professor of Law at Lagos State University (appointed 1990); Head, Department of Business Law; Dean, Faculty of Law (1996–1999)
- Visiting Fellow, Queens University Belfast (1986–1987); Fellow, Salzburg Seminar on Transnational Law (1992)
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