.. An inimitable asset that the Progressive Government of Senator Monday Okpebholo shouldn’t do without.
In the rich tapestry of our political evolution as a Nation, certain personalities, through dint of hard work and providence, have attained a place of prominence with a track record of achievements through their exceptional performance in the service of our Motherland. One of such pristine personalities that has been exceptional in every one of his endeavors is the legislative icon, Rt. Hon. Samson Raphael Osagie. PhD
Blessed with innate intelligence, brilliance, and uncommon intellect, Dr. Osagie, fired by his desire to succeed, broke the barriers of his extremely humble background, surmounted the inhibiting challenges it brought his way, and plunged himself into the limelight. A look into his very impressive, intimidating, and rich resumé is not only awe-inspiring but reveals a man with an insatiable appetite for knowledge acquisition, an erudite legal luminary, an accomplished and iconic legislator, a refined bureaucrat, a corporate executive with vast knowledge in corporate governance and an impactful politician.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B), a Master Degree in Law (LL.M), a Master in Public Administration (MPA), and a Master Degree in International Relations (M.SC), Dr. Osagie consolidated his quest for diverse knowledge and intellectualism with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree(PhD) in Political Economy and Development Studies. Dr. Osagie is a phenomenon in the practice and teaching of Law and jurisprudence with robust experience in arbitration, civil, criminal, corporate, and Energy Law.
He is a developmental political economist, progressivist, and a fellow of several specialized international and chartered institutes that cut across the fields of Arbutration, Mediation,Concilliation, Corporate Strategy, Ethics, Compliance and regulations. His fellowship and membership also cut across the fields of administration and financial investment. Indeed, Dr. Osagie is a complete package, an inimitable asset to the polity, and Senator Monday Okpebholo’s government has made an avowed commitment to prioritize competence in the drive of the much-needed growth and development as envisioned in his five Points agenda.
Politically, Dr. Samson Osagie cut his political teeth early and has garnered enormous intra-party and inter-party political experience, having contested and won elections several times; hence, he understands the intricacies of politics and governance. Its complexities, distinction, and interrelatedness. He was very successful in handling his affairs as an elected leader while also delivering the dividends of democracy for his constituents.
He left the 7th House of Representatives, National Assembly where he represented the good people of Orhionmwon and Orhionmwon federal constituency in 2015 as a principal office holder with the position of Minority Whip. He had earlier served two terms as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly representing Uhunnwode Constituency. Dr. Osagie’s record of stewardship, legislative vibrancy, and purposeful representation in his unbroken 16 years as a legislator has become a point of reference in the political landscape of Edo State.
Dr. Osagie’s greatest strength as an emotionally intelligent Leader and political actor is captured in Mahatma Gandhi’s sagacious quote where he opined, “I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles, but today it means getting along with people.” His interpersonal skills are top-notch. His ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with Leaders and alk persons from all cadres and strata of society is a testament to his humility, exposure, and humane nature.
A veritable and passionate team player who gives one hundred percent of his time, commitment, and energy to any course he believes in, as demonstrated in the just concluded Edo Gubernatorial Campaigns and electios. He threw himself completely into the campaigns; the result cumulated in the victory we are celebrating today.
In conclusion, as we look forward to the inauguration and the take of the new government in Edo State, led by Senator Monday Okpebholo, Dr. Osagie’s experience in the law, politics, governance, administration and vocal ability will be useful in helping the administration meet all his campaign promises and birth the new Edo that will be a reference point in the community of State in Nigeria.
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Mr. Ukato Thomas
A developmental strategist writes from Uhunnwode local government area, Edo State.