PROFILES: MEET KARIFEST PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH - JUNE.

Known for his humility, with face always beaming with smiles, a good listener to many who come to him for counselling and for one assistance or the other, SIR EDWIN. E. OGIDI-GBEGBAJE is ONE of Delta state greatest philanthropists, something he enjoys doing though you would never hear him utter a word suggesting such nor make utterances for his kind gestures for which he thinks and says "all the praise should go to God" when benefactors of his goodness try to sing his praise.

Hence KARIFEST ONLINE INTERNATIONAL sought this achiever of great repute out to celebrate him in this month of June for he is INDEED ONE IN A MILLION; no wonder the executive governor of Delta state Senator (Dr) Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa considered him WORTHY to STIR the affairs of Government House Delta State as Permanent Secretary Government House Asaba, Delta State, a position he currently occupies and transforms lives with daily.

When contacted by KARIFEST ONLINE INTERNATIONAL to answer some few questions about his philanthropy works, all he did was smile and said: "My work for humanity is what I enjoy doing and it's not meant for public knowledge because it is only God that rewards us for our good deeds towards others. It is only God such praise should go to as he is the giver of life and provider of everything, hence he alone should take all the glory".

When asked how he copes with the stress coming from his work as permanent secretary government house, his face lit up as it beamed with smiles and his response was very apt "I enjoy my work".

SIR EDWIN IS AN EPITOME OF SIMPLICITY AND HUMILITY AND THAT IS WHY WE AT KARIFEST ONLINE INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATE HIM THIS JUNE AND ALWAYS.

Below is his profile for additional background knowledge of his personality.

Happy reading.

 

SIR EDWIN E.  OGIDI-GBEGBAJE

CITATION ON SIR. EDWIN E. OGIDI-GBEGBAJE
Born in Benin City on 23rd November, 1964 to the family of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Ogidi-Gbegbaje of Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State,    Sir Edwin E. Ogidi-Gbegbaje is today the Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Government House and Protocol, Asaba, Delta State. 

He attended Emotan Nursery and Primary School, and Edo College both in Benin City. He thereafter proceeded to the University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1985. He also obtained a Masters degree in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR) from the Delta State University, Abraka in 2008.

Following the footsteps of his late parents who were both accomplished Public Servants,  Sir Ogidi-Gbegbaje joined the then Bendel State Civil Service on 3rd January, 1989 as an Administrative Officer. He rose through the ranks in his career until he was appointed Permanent Secretary on 1st September, 2010.  

His empathy for the less privileged, coupled with his passion to contribute to the growth of his immediate community had found expression in his philanthropy and dedication to Church duties as well as social activities. 

His is a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, and other numerous awards for service to humanity. He is also a Knight of St. Mulumba (KSM); Patrons to the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) and Asaba Man-O-War. He is presently Chairman, Administrative Officers Forum, Delta State Civil Service, and the immediate past Chairman of the Delta State University Alumni, Asaba Branch; a Fellow of the Institutes of Strategic Management, Nigeria; and the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria.

He is married to Lady Tessy Ogidi-Gbegbaje and the union is blessed with four (4) Children. His hobbies include philanthropy, reading and mentoring people.

KARIFEST ONLINE INTERNATIONAL

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