JUST IN: Delta Mourns as Ex-Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Passes Away

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead at the age of 71.

Uduaghan reportedly passed away on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued by the family.

The statement, signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on behalf of the family, announced the death of the former governor with deep sorrow, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch.

The family said his death had left them devastated, noting that his life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.

Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in 2007.

He governed the state for two consecutive terms, from 2007 to 2015, during which he pursued human and infrastructural development initiatives.

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The family described his death as a profound loss, not only to his relatives but also to the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large.

While expressing gratitude to God for his life and legacy, the family prayed for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.

The statement concluded with a prayer for the peaceful repose of his soul, saying his memory would remain in the hearts of those he touched.

“May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the family added.