BREAKING: Delta Ex-Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan Is Dead, 3 Days To 72nd Birthday
Delta State’s penultimate Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died earlier today following what the family called a brief illness.
He was aged 71 and was billed to turn 72 in three days’ time, having been born on 22nd October 1954.
Uduaghan served as Delta State’s Governor from 2007 to 2015.
He took over governance of the state from Chief James Ibori (1999 to 2007) and handed over to Ifeanyi Okowa (2015 to 2023).
His Deputy Governor Amos Agbe Utuama earlier died on 2nd November 2024, at the age of 77.
News of the death of Uduaghan was broken in a statement by the family.
Titled, “Announcement Of The Passing Of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan,” the statement bore the signature Toju Andre Uduaghan, for the family.
The statement said: “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026.
“His passing has left us devastated. Words can hardly express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our family and whose life and service touched countless others across Delta State and Nigeria.
“He was a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder. We will deeply miss his presence and forever cherish the memories and legacy he leaves behind.
“He 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 years in public service, he demonstrated a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta State.
“His passing is a profound loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large. We are grateful to Almighty God for his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind.
“We pray that Almighty God, in His infinite mercy, will grant his soul eternal rest and comfort our family, friends, associates, former colleagues, and all who mourn this painful loss.
“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.
“May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
