Mr.
Godwin Obaseki
Former Governor of Edo State
Godwin Obaseki served as Governor of Edo State from 2016 to 2024. An investment banker, his tenure was marked by education reform (EdoBEST program), industrial development, and a dramatic defection from APC to PDP after a political feud with Adams Oshiomhole.
Promises Tracker
1/2 kept
1/1 kept
0/1 kept
1/1 kept
Build Benin Industrial Park
Commenced construction of the Benin Enterprise and Industrial Park to attract manufacturers. Partially completed.
60%
Implement EdoBEST education reform
Successfully implemented the EdoBEST programme using technology to improve teaching quality in Edo public schools.
90%
Complete Benin Storm Water Project
Major drainage project to address chronic flooding in Benin City. Project was significantly advanced.
65%
Eliminate ghost workers from payroll
Successfully conducted biometric verification and removed thousands of ghost workers from Edo State payroll.
85%
Increase Edo IGR to N5 billion monthly
Significantly improved Edo State internally generated revenue through efficient tax administration.
80%