Philip Shaibu, Osarodion Ogie And I Think Alike – Godwin Obaseki

Posted by: Folamidavid in News, Politics Dec 2, 2019

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that he was cautioned to be wary of his deputy, Philip Shaibu and the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, when he became governor.

Obaseki, who said this at a praise and worship night to celebrate Philip’s 50th birthday, however, revealed that there has been no dispute in his government because himself, Shaibu and Osarodion have identical values.

He added that the 3 of them have been united in taking decisions since they think alike.

His words, “Once I made the decision of picking him (Shaibu) as my running mate, I didn’t have peace. People said I was finished and have been set up. They said I should not eat or drink in my office when I am with him and Ogie.

“I was clear in my mind. I do not see how we would have succeeded in doing the things we have done without him.

“For him, it is about Edo people. What I find unique about him is that he is not driven by materialism. He is in the struggle not for himself or his family.”

Way to go.

Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1 July, 1957 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a Nigerian businessman and politician, who is currently serving as the Executive Governor of Edo State. He was sworn in as the governor on 12 November 2016. He was the Chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.

Obaseki holds post graduate degrees in both Finance and International Business, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria.

Obaseki served as executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest. He is the recipient of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) award for best performing Governor of the year in October 2019.

Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Obaseki is the third child of Late Pa Roland Obaseki and Gbinigie of Owina Street, Ogbelaka Quarters, Benin City. He attended St. Matthew’s Primary School for his primary school education and proceeded to Eghosa Grammar School, in Benin City, for secondary education.

Obaseki is married to Betsy Bene Obaseki, a financial expert. She holds BSc. and MSc. in Accounting from the University of Lagos, and an alumnus of the Keliog’s School of Business Executive Management Programme, USA. He is an avid golfer.