By Simeon OSAJIE
The Edo Youth Vanguard has earnestly asked Edo State Commissioner for Education, Emmanuel Idiagbon Paddy Iyamu to consider contesting in the 2027 Edo South Senatorial seat at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly.
This was stated in a press statement signed by its National President, Osaro Osewingie and General Secretary, Isoken Kate Ikponmwen and made available to journalists in Benin City, Edo State capital today.
The group who noted that as the current Commissioner for Education in the state coupled with his philanthropic disposition, there is no gainsaying the fact that Paddy Iyamu would perform tremendously well as a Senator representing the Edo South Senatorial District at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly.
“We wish to call on a great son of Edo South Senatorial District, Emmanuel Idiagbon Paddy Iyamu also known as “Mr. Philanthropist” for his philanthropic disposition to contest the 2027 senatorial district of the state.
“Having acquired a wealth of experience in all ramifications of life, let it be known that Edo Youth Vanguard are earnestly and sincerely asking Paddy Iyamu to make himself available to contest the exotic seat in the District.”
Emmanuel Idiagbon Paddy Iyamu is a graduate of Business Administration from University of Benin and MBA from the same university. He holds a Professional Diploma in Safety and Security Management from Rivers State University. He is also an alumnus of Oxford University Business School. He was awarded a Professional Doctorate in Leadership and Management from City University of Paris and a Doctorate degree in Petroleum Resources from the European American University.
Iyamu began his career at Zenith Bank in Nigeria before moving to the oil and gas sector. In 2010. He secured a position with Shell Petroleum Development Company and two years later, he joined NPDC/Neconde JV, where he participated in oil exploration and production on the OML 42 asset in the Niger Delta. He advanced to a managerial role, which he held until his resignation in 2023 to enter the private business sector.
In his private enterprise, he provided marine support services to Companies including Shell Petroleum, Chevron Nigeria, Lee Engineering, Agip Petroleum, and NNPC E & P. He is involved in several professional organizations: he is a member of ASIS International (ASIS), a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (NIIS), and is affiliated with Rotary International. He also maintains connections with Financial Supermarket Ltd and the Center for Community Health, and participates in Lion’s Club International.
Iyamu is the current Commissioner for Education in Edo State. He was appointed by the Executive Governor of the State, Monday Okpebholo to replace Joan Osa Oviawe in January 2025. Before his appointment, he served as the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB) Chairman.
Iyamu’s Foundation has empowered thousands of persons through programmes like The Prison Outreach, Christmas with Widows, Yearly 100 Free Surgeries, and Evening with Dr. Paddy. He has given grants to young entrepreneurs, moved families to better houses, donated financially to many local NGOs, widows, and under privileged Nigerians. The University of Benin Postgraduate Association secretariat was named after him.