MEET THE NEXT GOVERNORSHIP HOPEFUL, EDO STATE. Sept. 2020.
Rt. Hon. Dr. (Engr). Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama is currently one of Nigeria finest brain among the representatives in the upper Chamber legislative arm. He also double as the House committee chairman on culture and tourism sector.
As one of the youngest vibrant legislator in the house the constituency he represents has encountered so much revolutionary turnaround in terms of adequate representative and development. And as such this singular act earned him a second tenure in the House to further represent the collective interests of his daring people. This indeed was a rare feat hence, he is fondly called,’ the jinxed breaker’ by his admirers and supporters. Since this has never been in the history of that constituency, Oredo. Reason been that he is a faithful servant to whom the overriding interest of his people has become his burning heart desires. Such an outstanding and astutely vibrant Nigerian! He has moved many indelible motions in the house of Representatives to to reposition his constituency in the map of Nigeria. And he’s achieved that.
Biological off shoot:
Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama was born to the great family of; Late Pa. (Sir) Godfrey Ogbeide-Ihama and late Mrs. Foluke Ogbeide-Ihama on April 16th in the year 1974. The father is a direct lineage of the great Jackson Ogbeide-Ihama dynasty in Benin kingdom (Umogun n’Ihogbede Royal family) and the Eboigbe n’Etebite (Egbe Latose family). And his beautiful mother hailed from the kindred of Lawani-Bokini family also in Benin (Egbe Ezomo and Okemole) and Egbe Ero n’Urubi/Izevbokun no’rio Oshodin – Oloke family.
EDUCATIONAL qualification. The
Rt. Hon. Ogbeide Ihama Education Background – It all started in Emotan nursery and primary School here in Benin city. He thereafter enrolled at Federal Government college, Warri (Unity school) in Delta State where he obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate in the year 1993. In his quest to acquire more knowledge he proceeded to the great University of Benin, in the City of Benin. Where he studied Civil engineering and upon completion was awarded a B.sc, (Second Class Honours – Upper Division) in the year 1999. Moreso, in the year 2009 he bagged an MBA in Oil and Gas Management from the prestigious Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland.
CAREER Portfolio
He had his mandatory NYSC program in Port Harcourt in Rivers State, where he both served and worked as a Drilling Engineer with Exxon Mobil. There he had a great deal of experience in the field, Oil and Gas sector.
He however began his career pursuit at Lenbrook Solar Systems in Lagos State where he successfully executed solar powered water projects in Nigeria. As a man with multifaceted entrepreneurship skill he successively ventured into private business by setting up the Foluke Global Ltd (which has it’s main focus on Gas Turbine Solutions). A company he named after the memory of his lovely Mother.
With very laudable experience accompanied by meritorious accomplishments. Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama was appointed as the In-Country manager of Score Energy Services Nigeria Limited, an arm of Score Group Worldwide.
Politics;
Since 1999 that he joined and pitched tent with the biggest and widest coverage political party in Nigeria and beyond he has never for once been seen cross carpeting from one political party to another like is common with many of the Nigerian politicians. Due to his beliefs, commitment and loyalty to his party PDP he won the 2015 election to represent Oredo Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja.
His legislative interests has comprehensively been detailed to include; youth and women empowerment, power generation and proper management of national resources.
Outside being the Chairman of House committee on Culture and Tourism, he is also a member of these other inaugurated Committees; Covid19 Special Response Committee, Environment and Habitat Committee, Ports, Harbor and Waterways; Power; Basic Education; Housing; Capital Market; and Public Petition. His active membership in service has enjoyed much levels of brilliant contributions fostering needed developmental strives across National boundaries. Rt. Hon. Ogbeide Ihama as an idealist has wealth of experience in the field of Leadership and Entrepreneurship. This he has attained over many years of hard work.
He is sure a member of several international and local bodies. This includes; the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) UK., Association of MBA’s (AMBA), Rotary Club International, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). And many more. Countless Awards of excellence has been ascribed to that household name; Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama.
No doubt this is a name to reckon with in academics, business and political shores within Nigeria and beyond.
Worthy of note too. This ilustrous son of Edo origin is a devoted Christian, a responsible husband to Mrs. Oge Ogbeide Ihama and a caring father too. He is an avid reader, loves music and creative arts.
Since he has been in public office he has never been indicted for once neither has his name been soiled in financial crime turbulence.
What else does one seeks in a leader outside this charisma’s, endearing value systems of belief and uncanny ethical displayed by a single Man.
Search no further!
This is the rightful candidate for the job of governance.
His nomination and vote under PDP as a party should be base on MERIT!
The choice of
Rt. Hon. Dr. (Engr). OMOREGIE OGBEIDE IHAMA for governorship Edo State is second to none and it is unbeatable! Thank you!
BY IKHINMWIN FELIX PRECIOUS (volunteer member; Achievers Grassroot Initiative).