Godwin Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki is the Governor of Edo State, Nigeria, known for his proactive approach to governance and development. His recent collaboration with the Federal Government to open a National Obstetrics Fistula Centre in Benin City highlights his commitment to improving healthcare services in the region, showcasing a renewed focus on addressing urgent health challenges faced by women.
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Obaseki practically declared Oshiomhole a persona non grata in a state that he governed for eight years.
Why godfatherism in Nigerian politics must end
Nigeria· 2026-01-25
Godwin Obaseki was a major backer of the museum during his term as governor of Edo state.
The Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) and the row over Nigeria's Benin Bronzes
United Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Godwin Obaseki was the governor of Edo state during the initiation of the Mowaa project.
Neues Museum in Nigeria: Eklat statt Benin-Bronzen
Switzerland· 2025-11-12
Godwin Obaseki, the then governor of Edo state, faced accusations of hijacking the restitution process.
Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas | BeninUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki's convoy got stuck in the mud after heavy rainfall.
FG to prioritise emergency works on Benin–Sapele roadNigeria· 2025-05-15
Shaibu stated that Obaseki is not a politician and he had doubts about his leadership capabilities.
I never believed in Obaseki’s leadership before 2016Nigeria· 2025-04-01
Godwin Obaseki is the former governor accused of spending $10m to revamp the state-owned newspaper.
Okpebholo to probe Obaseki’s $10m spending on state-owned newspaperNigeria· 2025-03-19
Godwin Obaseki is the immediate predecessor of Governor Okpebholo.
Edo APC urges Okpebholo to redeploy Obaseki loyalistsNigeria· 2025-02-28
He was later sworn in as governor on November 12, 2024, after the eight-year reign of Godwin Obaseki of the PDP.
Oshiomhole not a dictator, most of his advice positive - OkpebholoNigeria· 2025-02-21
Godwin Obaseki is the former Governor of Edo State.
Lookman seeks to dethrone Osimhen as 'King of the Pitch'Nigeria· 2025-02-21
Former Governor Godwin Obaseki condemned the activities of cult groups in the state and issued a directive to security operatives to apprehend the perpetrators.
Respite in Edo as govt’s crackdown forces down cultism, killings – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
The administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki took Edo people for granted.
Edo to petition EFCC as panel alleges N96bn fraud under Obaseki – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-17
Dr Salako revealed that the centre was originally established in May 2023, just before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, but lacked the necessary cooperation from the then Edo State Government, led by Godwin Obaseki.
FG, Edo partner to open fistula care centre in BeninNigeria· 2025-02-11