EDO 2024 GOVERNORSHIP COUNTDOWN: THE HOPEFULS FROM ESAN LAND. PART 4.

In continuation of our focus on Esan sons and of course, their daughters as we look forward to Edo gubernatorial race come 2024, TrendyNews is this time, taking a look at yet another batch of some of the best of the best, that have the potentials and capacities of wrestling power from the major power brokers in Edo State. Enjoy the trip.

Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi

AGE: 64 years.

HOME TOWN: Emu.
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EDUCATION : PhD, Leningrad Finance and Economic Institute, USSR.

EXPERIENCE: Journalist, economist and politician, Dr Aziegbemi has been in private business. He was a Member of the Federal House of Representatives for Esan South East Federal Constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party in 1999 and came out with an award as Representative of the Year, Thisday Newspapers 10th Anniversary award, 2004.

FAMILY: Dr. Tony Aziegbemi is a proud family man.

Chief Francis Inegbenikhi

AGE: 62 years.

HOME TOWN: Opoji.

EDUCATION: Jinadu anglican School, Ikoyi, Lagos; Igueben Grammar School, Igheben, Edo State, Honorary Doctorate Degree, Business Administration, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State.

EXPERIENCE: His entire life has been largely around business: Founder, Finne International Ltd; (Import and Export, General Contracts and Property Development) Benin and Lagos, 1992; Chairman /CEO: INE Oil Ltd; Ebvuomore Village, Lagos Benin Expressway, Benin City and Abuja since 1995; INE, Plaza, Benin since 1996; INE OIL, Lekki -Epe Expressway, Ajah; Private Jetty and Storage Facilities, Port Hacourt, 2001; Founder, Esan Youth Movement (EYM); since 2001; National President, Esan Youth Movement (EYM), since 2001; member, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria; Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry; National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.

FAMILY: Dr. Inegbenikhi is happily married to Patience and Jessica and they are blessed with children.

David Iyoha.

AGE: 64 years

BIRTH PLACE: Ehanlen, Ewu.

EDUCATION: On completion of his secondary school education, David proceeded to Punjab University, India where he acquired a Bachelor and also a Masters degree in Economics. (1977-1982).

David was awarded an honourary Doctorate degree by the Ecumenical Apostolic Seminary in 2005 for his role as a bridge builder and in community building. He is currently a Doctorate student of political science at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State.

EXPERIENCE: President, Ewu development and Educational multipurpose cooperative society (EDEMCS). Hon. David Iyoha contested and won the House of Assembly seat to represent the good people of Ewu in 1999. While there, his honorable colleagues deemed it fit to elect him as their speaker, a role he played to the admiration of the House members and the entire people of Edo state.

FAMILY: Rt Hon. Iyoha is married with children.

Elder P. O. Omofuma.

AGE: 72 Years.

HOME TOWN: Ekpoma.

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EXPERIENCE: GT Fast foods was founded in 1989 by Elder P.O. Omofuma, an Entrepreneur who began selling from his roadside restaurant at Ujeme, Ekpoma with assistance from his wife, Deaconess Elizabeth Omofuma and with two working staff. Today, GT Fast Food has multiple branches across many towns and cities in Edo State and beyond.

FAMILY: Elder Pius Omofuma is married to Deaconess Elizabeth Omofuma and they are blessed with children.

Sen. Clifford Odia.

AGE: 60+

HOME TOWN: Usugbenu, Irrua.

EDUCATION: B. Engineering (civil) M. Engineering (structures) Nigeria.

EXPERIENCE: Chief Civil/Structural Consultant, Associate Partner at Ette & Aro Partners (EAP) Senate member since 2015. He enjoys membership of sensitive senate committees for the over all wellbeing of the people of his district and Nigerians at large.

FAMILY: Senator Clifford Odia is a reserved and responsible family man.