The newly appointed Deputy Governor of Edo State, Engineer Marvellous Omobayo, was sworn in on Monday by the Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa.
According to his profile shared by PUNCH Online, Omobayo is an engineer with a distinguished track record of progressive professional experience in the oil and gas sector.
In his inaugural address, Omobayo expressed gratitude to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party for deeming him worthy of the appointment.
He stated, “The oath of office I have just taken is my legal acceptance speech. It defines the legal limits that I can or cannot exceed while in office. Beyond this legal ceremony, it is imperative that I publicly express my profound gratitude to our respected Executive Governor, His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, and the leadership of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party.
“After all the very painful and thought-provoking distractions of the past few months, our governor is determined to finish his second term very strong. From his dialogue with me, it is clear that he is very determined to bequeath a legacy of peace, unity, progress, and visible development to Edo State. A legacy that the next PDP regime will find exciting to proudly build upon and maintain the leadership position Edo has achieved over time in the comity of states in Nigeria.”
With a B.Eng Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MSc in Public Administration from the University of Benin, Omobayo is well suited for the role of a professional and an expert in public administration.
He is a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria.
A thorough-bred young professional, Omobayo serves as a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Dresser Wayne West Africa Limited, gaining valuable experience in operations in the South-South area, providing top-notch services, and contributing to the growth of the business in the region.
He has also been actively involved in politics in his local government, fostering trust with the people and mobilizing them for common causes, while breaking political barriers to the dismay of his opponents.
