BREAKING: Ex-Delta Governor, Uduaghan is dead
Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, a former Governor of Delta State, has passed away at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
The Uduaghan family confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday, signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan.
The announcement, titled “Announcement of the Passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan,” expressed profound sorrow over his loss, noting that he “departed this world on the morning of October 19, 2026.”
In the statement, the family described Uduaghan as a beloved father, brother, uncle, and respected elder, whose life and service significantly impacted countless individuals across Delta State and Nigeria. “His passing has left us devastated,” the statement read. “Words can hardly express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our family.”
Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007, and Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. Throughout his political career, he was known for his dedication to the human and infrastructural development of the state.
The family expressed gratitude for the legacy he leaves behind and emphasized the profound loss felt not only by his relatives but also by the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large.
The statement concluded with a prayer for Uduaghan’s soul to find eternal peace and for comfort for all who mourn his passing, stating, “Rest well, our beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle. Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched.”
