Profile of Philip Shaibu: The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State
Politics tamfitronics Philip Shaibu, born on December 1, 1969, in Kaduna, Nigeria, has carved a notable path in Nigerian politics. He served as the deputy governor of Edo State from 2016 until his now invalidated impeachment in 2024.Shaibu’s journey into politics began after a career in the Nigerian Prisons Service, where he voluntarily retired to pursue political ambitions.Educationally, Shaibu obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Jos in 2000, where he also led the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as President. His academic pursuit continued with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin in 2015.Shaibu’s political career started in 2003 with the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), leading to his election as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly in 2007 under the...
