1. Osagie Ize-Iyamu is a Nigerian pastor, politician, and a former Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Edo state government.
11 Facts About Osagie Ize-Iyamu
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu was the gubernatorial candidate of the Edo state People's Democratic Party for the 2016 Edo state gubernatorial election.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu is currently a member of the All Progressives Congress.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu served as Director General of Adams Oshiomhole's 2nd term Campaign Organisation.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu was born in Benin City to Chief Robert Osayande Ize-Iyamu and Mrs Magdalene Naghado Ize- Iyamu on 21 June 1961.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu's father was a revered high chief of the Oba of Benin, ranking second in command until his demise as the Esogban of Benin.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu's mother was a trained teacher who later transitioned into trader.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu attended St Joseph Primary School and Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School in Benin City.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu had his Secondary education at Edo College and passed out with grade I in his West African Examination Council examinations.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu is an honorary doctorate degree holder of the Benson Idahosa University, Benin City.
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Osagie Ize-Iyamu is married to Idia Ize-Iyamu, a consultant orthodontist with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and a professor at the University of Benin.