Godwin Obaseki
- January 4, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
Full Name | Godwin Obaseki |
Occupation | Politician |
Date Of Birth | Jul 1, 1959(1959-07-01) |
Age | 65 |
Birthplace | Benin City |
Country | Nigeria |
Birth City | Edo State |
Horoscope | Cancer |
Godwin Obaseki Biography
Name | Godwin Obaseki |
Birthday | Jul 1 |
Birth Year | 1959 |
Place Of Birth | Benin City |
Home Town | Edo State |
Birth Country | Nigeria |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Parents | Late Pa Roland Obaseki, Stella Osarhiere Gbinigie |
Spouse | Betsy Obaseki |
Godwin Obaseki is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on July 1, 1959 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1 July 1957, in Benin City, Nigeria) is an Nigerian politician and businessman who currently serves as an Executive Governor in Edo State. He was officially sworn in as governor on the 12th of November, 2016. He was chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team established by the former governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.
He was also a member of his position on the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission Committee for the Re-activation of the Nigerian Bond Market and the review of the Investment and Securities Act. In 2006-2009 the member was an officer on the Nigerian Stock Exchange Council. He is a Trustee for the Dr. Jackson Owen Obaseki Foundation, owned by his family. Non-Governmental Organization NGO.
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.
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.
The year 1995 was the time that Godwin Obaseki established Afrinvest West Africa Limited (formerly Securities Transactions & Trust Company Limited (SecTrust) that has since grown into among the top reliable management and investment banking firms in Nigeria.
Godwin Obaseki Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Politician |
House | Living in own house. |
Godwin Obaseki is one of the richest Politician from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Godwin Obaseki 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Obaseki was first employed as an stockbroker in 1983 at Capital Trust Brokers Limited, Lagos. The company later transferred its service to International Merchant Bank. He relocated into AVC Funds Limited, Lagos in 1988, and there was the Project Manager. He returned in New York and worked as the Principal in the Equatorial Finance Company, a Financial Advisory firm. He was primarily focused on Africa and offered structured Trade financing for African-related transactions.
Obaseki is the founder secretary, (1992), of an American-based Africa Chamber of Commerce. He was also the Director for Junior Achievement of Nigeria – the local branch of the international Not For Profit Organisation.
Since assuming duty as Executive Governor of Edo State on 12 November 2016, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has enacted projects with the aim of making the state an investment hub. Such projects, includes:
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Who is Godwin Obaseki Dating?
According to our records, Godwin Obaseki married to Betsy Obaseki. As of December 1, 2023, Godwin Obaseki’s is not dating anyone.
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He is also embarking on a massive reconstruction of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in preparation for the state to host the 2020 National Sports Festival.
Facts & Trivia
Godwin Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Godwin Obaseki celebrates birthday on July 1 of every year.
Which local government is Godwin Obaseki from?
Obaseki was 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.
How old is obaseki?
65 years (July 1, 1957)
Who is the present Edo State Governor?
NameTitleLeft Office
Chief Lucky Igbinedion| Governor| 29 May 2007
Professor Oserheimen Osunbor| Governor| 12 November 2008
Comrade Adams A. Oshiomhole| Governor| 12 November 2016
Godwin Obaseki| Governor| Incumbent
Who is deputy governor of Edo State?
Philip Shaibu (born 1 December 1969, in Kaduna) an alumnus of University of Jos is a Nigerian politician. He is currently the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Nigeria.
Is Obaseki married?
Betsy Obaseki