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Chief '''Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe''' {{post-nominals|country=NG|CFR|OFR}} (born 4 September 1955) is a Nigerian politician who served as a presidential [[Chief of Staff to the President (Nigeria)|Chief of Staff]] from 2010 to 2014. He previously served as the [[Deputy Governor of Edo State|deputy governor of Edo State]] from 1999 to 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-20 |title=EDO 2020: Oghiadomhe describes governorship poll as most credible |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/edo-2020-oghiadomhe-describes-governorship-poll-as-most-credible/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}</ref>

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Chief '''Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe''' (born 4 September 1955) was the [[Deputy Governor]] of [[Edo State]], [[Nigeria]] from 1999 to 2007 and Chief of Staff to former Nigerian President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] from 2011 to 2014. He was born in Fugar, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of present-day Edo State of Nigeria.


==Education and career==
==Education and career==
===Education===
===Education===
He is a 1978 graduate of soil science from the [[University of Ibadan]]; a holder of an MBA degree from [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]] (1982), currently a Doctoral student at the [[University of Liverpool]], [[United Kingdom]]. In March 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the [[Federal University of Technology, Owerri]]. He is also Honorary Fellow of [[Auchi Polytechnic]] and [[Federal Polytechnic, Offa]].
'''Oghiadomhe''' is a 1978 graduate of soil science from the [[University of Ibadan]]; a holder of an MBA degree from [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|University of Benin]] (1982), currently a Doctoral student at the [[University of Liverpool]], [[United Kingdom]]. In March 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the [[Federal University of Technology, Owerri]]. He is also Honorary Fellow of [[Auchi Polytechnic]] and [[Federal Polytechnic, Offa]].


===Civil service career===
===Civil service career===
Oghiadomhe has had a very fulfilling career. Between 1979 and 1982, he had a brief stint with the defunct Bendel State's Ministry of Agriculture as a Research Officer. He joined the private sector in 1982 and became a major player in the solid mineral industry. In recognition of his meritorious role in the industry, he was granted membership of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society of Nigeria.
Between 1979 and 1982, Oghiadomhe had a brief stint with the defunct Bendel State's Ministry of Agriculture as a [[Research assistant|Research Officer]]. He joined the private sector in 1982 and became a major player in the solid mineral industry. In recognition of his meritorious role in the industry, he was granted membership of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society of Nigeria.


==Political career==
==Political career==
In 1998, he went into active politics and was elected unopposed into the House of Representatives under the platform of the United Nigeria Congress Party. Subsequent to the truncation of that transition programme, he was elected Deputy Governor of Edo State alongside [[Lucky Igbinedion]] on the platform of the People's Democratic Party, PDP and successfully served two terms from 1999 to 2007.<ref>http://www.edofolks.com/html/pub173.htm</ref> In the course of service, he received several awards for his unalloyed loyalty and outstanding performance.
In 1998, he went into active politics and was elected unopposed into the House of Representatives under the platform of the United Nigeria Congress Party. Subsequent to the truncation of that transition programme, he was elected Deputy Governor of Edo State alongside [[Lucky Igbinedion]] on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and successfully served two terms from 1999 to 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.edofolks.com/html/pub173.htm|title=Edofolks - the Voice of Change Crying in the Wilderness}}</ref> In the course of service, he received several awards for his unalloyed loyalty and outstanding performance.


In appreciation of his immense contributions to Edo State, the entire traditional rulers of the State unanimously conferred upon him the title of OLUETSENIGIE of Edo land. He remains the first and only Edo man to hold a collective title of the entire traditional institutions in the State. He is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Fugar Progressive Union.<ref>http://www.afemaipeople.com/oghiadomhe-emerges-chairman-fugar-bot/</ref>
In appreciation of his immense contributions to Edo State, the entire traditional rulers of the State unanimously conferred upon him the title of OLUETSENIGIE of Edo land. He remains the first and only Edo man to hold a collective title of the entire traditional institutions in the State. He is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Fugar Progressive Union.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.afemaipeople.com/oghiadomhe-emerges-chairman-fugar-bot/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 June 2015 |archive-date=26 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626171737/http://www.afemaipeople.com/oghiadomhe-emerges-chairman-fugar-bot/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In June 2007, Oghiadomhe was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to the then Vice President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] under the President Yar'Adua administration, a position he held till August 2008, when the position was scrapped. He was immediately re-appointed Principal Secretary to Jonathan till May 17, 2010, when he was elevated to become Chief of Staff<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/jonathan-names-aso-rock-team/94594/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627024423/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/jonathan-names-aso-rock-team/94594/ |archivedate=27 June 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/117910-exclusive-presidency-sets-up-high-level-task-force-on-ezekwesilis-damaging-remarks.html</ref> to Jonathan as president, a position he held up till February, 2014, when he resigned to pursue other political interests.<ref>http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/155371-breaking-jonathan-appoints-retired-general-arogbofa-new-chief-staff.html</ref>
In June 2007, Oghiadomhe was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to the then Vice President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] under the President Yar'Adua administration, a position he held till August 2008, when the position was scrapped. He was then appointed Principal Secretary to Jonathan till May 17, 2010, when he was elevated to become Chief of Staff<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/jonathan-names-aso-rock-team/94594/ |title=Jonathan Names Aso Rock Team, Articles &#124; THISDAY LIVE |accessdate=2015-06-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627024423/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/jonathan-names-aso-rock-team/94594/ |archivedate=27 June 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/117910-exclusive-presidency-sets-up-high-level-task-force-on-ezekwesilis-damaging-remarks.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Presidency sets up "high-level" task force on Ezekwesili's "damaging" remarks &#124; Premium Times Nigeria|date=30 January 2013}}</ref> to Jonathan as president, a position he held up till February, 2014, when he resigned.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/155371-breaking-jonathan-appoints-retired-general-arogbofa-new-chief-staff.html|title=BREAKING: Jonathan appoints retired General Arogbofa as new Chief of Staff &#124; Premium Times Nigeria|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>


Chief Oghiadomhe is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Chief Oghiadomhe is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).


==Controversy==
==Controversy==
When Oghiadomhe resigned in 2014, it was speculated that he had been sacked by President Jonathan as a result of graft matters. This rumour was refuted by then presidential spokesman, [[Reuben Abati]] who clarified that the outgoing CoS resigned to pursue his political ambitions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/oghiadomhe-resigned-pursue-political-ambition-presidency/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701013538/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/oghiadomhe-resigned-pursue-political-ambition-presidency/ |archivedate=1 July 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
When Oghiadomhe resigned in 2014, it was speculated that he had been sacked by President Jonathan as a result of corruption allegations. This rumour was refuted by then presidential spokesman, [[Reuben Abati]] who clarified that the outgoing CoS resigned to pursue his political ambitions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/oghiadomhe-resigned-pursue-political-ambition-presidency/ |title=Oghiadomhe resigned to pursue political ambition –Presidency |accessdate=2015-06-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701013538/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/oghiadomhe-resigned-pursue-political-ambition-presidency/ |archivedate=1 July 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He is married<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/06/fugar-honoured-oghiadomhe/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-06-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626163306/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/06/fugar-honoured-oghiadomhe/ |archivedate=26 June 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and is blessed with children and grandchildren.
Oghiadomhe is married and is blessed with children and grandchildren.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/06/fugar-honoured-oghiadomhe/ |title=When Fugar honoured Oghiadomhe - Niger Delta |accessdate=2015-06-27 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626163306/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/06/fugar-honoured-oghiadomhe/ |archivedate=26 June 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Awards and notable achievements==
Oghiadomhe was conferred with the National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), and Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) in 2008 and 2010 respectively.
A Fellow of the Institute of Management (FNIM), he was elected Member of Council of NIM in 2006; where he served two terms. He is currently a member of the Board of Fellows of the institute, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Administrators of Nigeria and a Justice of Peace.
Chief Oghiadomhe is a three-star Paul Harris Fellow and a Melvin Jones Fellow.

He has over 30 traditional titles, spread over the entire spectrum of the federation of Nigeria.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:34, 5 November 2024

Chief
Mike Oghiadomhe
CFR OFR
Chief of Staff to the President
In office
17 May 2010 – 10 February 2014
PresidentGoodluck Jonathan
Preceded byGbolade Osinowo
Succeeded byJones Arogbofa
Deputy Governor of Edo State
In office
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007
GovernorLucky Igbinedion
Succeeded byLucky Imasuen
Personal details
Born
Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe

(1955-09-04) 4 September 1955 (age 69)
Fugar, Western Region, British Nigeria (now in Edo State, Nigeria)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician

Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe CFR OFR (born 4 September 1955) is a Nigerian politician who served as a presidential Chief of Staff from 2010 to 2014. He previously served as the deputy governor of Edo State from 1999 to 2007.[1]

Education and career

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Education

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Oghiadomhe is a 1978 graduate of soil science from the University of Ibadan; a holder of an MBA degree from University of Benin (1982), currently a Doctoral student at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. In March 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is also Honorary Fellow of Auchi Polytechnic and Federal Polytechnic, Offa.

Civil service career

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Between 1979 and 1982, Oghiadomhe had a brief stint with the defunct Bendel State's Ministry of Agriculture as a Research Officer. He joined the private sector in 1982 and became a major player in the solid mineral industry. In recognition of his meritorious role in the industry, he was granted membership of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society of Nigeria.

Political career

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In 1998, he went into active politics and was elected unopposed into the House of Representatives under the platform of the United Nigeria Congress Party. Subsequent to the truncation of that transition programme, he was elected Deputy Governor of Edo State alongside Lucky Igbinedion on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and successfully served two terms from 1999 to 2007.[2] In the course of service, he received several awards for his unalloyed loyalty and outstanding performance.

In appreciation of his immense contributions to Edo State, the entire traditional rulers of the State unanimously conferred upon him the title of OLUETSENIGIE of Edo land. He remains the first and only Edo man to hold a collective title of the entire traditional institutions in the State. He is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Fugar Progressive Union.[3]

In June 2007, Oghiadomhe was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to the then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan under the President Yar'Adua administration, a position he held till August 2008, when the position was scrapped. He was then appointed Principal Secretary to Jonathan till May 17, 2010, when he was elevated to become Chief of Staff[4][5] to Jonathan as president, a position he held up till February, 2014, when he resigned.[6]

Chief Oghiadomhe is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Controversy

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When Oghiadomhe resigned in 2014, it was speculated that he had been sacked by President Jonathan as a result of corruption allegations. This rumour was refuted by then presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati who clarified that the outgoing CoS resigned to pursue his political ambitions.[7]

Personal life

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Oghiadomhe is married and is blessed with children and grandchildren.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "EDO 2020: Oghiadomhe describes governorship poll as most credible". Vanguard News. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Edofolks - the Voice of Change Crying in the Wilderness".
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Jonathan Names Aso Rock Team, Articles | THISDAY LIVE". Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  5. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Presidency sets up "high-level" task force on Ezekwesili's "damaging" remarks | Premium Times Nigeria". 30 January 2013.
  6. ^ "BREAKING: Jonathan appoints retired General Arogbofa as new Chief of Staff | Premium Times Nigeria". 18 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Oghiadomhe resigned to pursue political ambition –Presidency". Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  8. ^ "When Fugar honoured Oghiadomhe - Niger Delta". Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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