Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie is a visionary leader and a seasoned professional with a diverse background in finance, business, and administration. Born in Benin City to a prominent Edo family, Dr. Aikoriogie has always been driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to serving his community.
With a solid educational foundation that includes degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and an MBA from prestigious institutions in Nigeria and the United States, Dr. Aikoriogie has honed his skills and expertise in various leadership roles. His experience as a CEO, finance manager, and executive planner has equipped him with the knowledge and acumen needed to lead Edo State to a brighter future.
Dr. Aikoriogie’s commitment to social impact is evident in his foundation’s work, which has touched the lives of many through medical outreaches, educational support, and community development initiatives. His dedication to serving the less fortunate and empowering the youth underscores his ethos of compassion and empathy.
As a candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) party, Dr. Aikoriogie represents a new wave of leadership that prioritizes economic diversification, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth. His vision for Edo State is one of progress, innovation, and sustainable development, where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
By electing Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie as Governor, the people of Edo State are choosing a leader who will navigate the challenges of a post-oil economy with foresight and resilience. Driven by a sense of duty and a desire to bring positive change, Dr. Aikoriogie is ready to steer Edo State towards a brighter future. Join us in supporting his candidacy and building a better tomorrow for all.
He was born to an illustrious Aikoriogie Edoimioya, the Iyase N’Zomo of Benin Royal Family in Oredo Local Government Area and his mother from Ugieghudu to the late Odionwere of Ugieghudu in Uhunmwonde Local Government of Edo State respectively.
Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie grew up in Okhoro, New Benin in today’s Egor Local Government Area.
Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie tirelessness, industrious acumen and relentless studies, and determination to achieve far more his parents had actualized in every aspect of life horned his quest for total skills acquisition and that has sufficiently and adequately prepared him for the future and the Governorship of the State under the National Rescue Movement (NRM).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Founder/President
Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie Foundation
Chief Executive Officer
Global Hobnob LLC, New York
Chief Executive Officer
Hobnob Media Consultancy Nigeria Limited
Chief Executive Officer
Ratchet Effect Global Service Ltd
Certified Scrum Master, NYS
Finance Manager, FoxHog Venture Corps
Healthcare professional
New York State Office for people with Development Disabilities
Executive Financial Planner
Cornerstone Insurance Plc
Admin Officer to Zonal Controller
Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority
Research Officer
Department of Research and Planning, Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority
Confidential Secretary and Executive Assistant to the Controller General
Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority
Principal Staff Officer, Admin and communications to the Chief Traffic Controller
Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority
Marketing Officer
Melrose Trust Savings and Laons Plc, Abuja
Committee on Works staff
Federal House Of Representatives, Abuja
Customer/Marketing Officer
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc.
Internship
First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
NAME: Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie
DATE OF BIRTH: June 14th 1982,
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Philomena hospital, Oredo LGA, Benin City
NATONALITY: Nigerian
MARITAL STATUS: Married with children
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
Edokpolor Primary School, Benin City
Broadway Group of Schools, Benin City
WASC
University of Benin
Diploma in Accounting
University of Benin
B.Sc. in Mathematics and Economics
University at Buffalo, New York, USA
Masters in Business Administration MBA
Cornerstone Christian University, Georgia, USA
PHD {Honoris Causa} in Christian Leadership and Business
Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie belongs to numerous global august bodies as a testament to his regenerative impulses, creative innovations as a ‘Development Angel’ who have solutions to every problem that comes his way, where others are overwhelmed; stagnated, weighed down by possibilities and total resignation.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS:
Project Management Professional (In Progress)
World Quant University: Applied Data Science Lab, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Certified Scrum Master {CSM}, Scrum Alliance, USA
Member, Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria
Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria
Member, Nigeria Institute of Management
Member, Certified Management Consultant
Certified Management Specialist (CMS) London Graduate School
Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success, USA
Board Member, University of Benin Alumni Association
The Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie Foundation based in the United States and Nigeria has done much in carrying out several Medical Outreaches across Nigeria like Abuja, Edo State, Lagos etc but to mention a few including educational supplies, food Outreaches, financial support and scholarships to indigent students, widows and orphanage homes and street kids for the past years till now.
A recurring challenge that the nation has is the dwindling importance of crude oil in the global market which is our economic mainstay. Dr Osahon as Edo State Governor has the roadmap to diversify the State’s economy from waiting for monthly allocations which prepares him adequately for a post oil economy, where states go cap-in-hand for monthly subversion.
A vote for Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie on the platform of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) Party is a vote for the evolution of the State into colossal economic growth and development to plug into the Fourth Industrial Revolution and a knowledge driven economy as Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie has the charisma to mobilize the best brains, both at home and in the Diaspora for this purpose.