Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his death as a loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori expressed sadness over the former governor’s death and described him as “a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.”
The governor sympathised with Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State over the loss.
Oborevwori recalled Uduaghan’s years in public service, noting that he made significant contributions to infrastructure development in the state.
He described the former governor as a leader who looked beyond ethnic differences and worked for the overall development of Delta State.
Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in May 2007.
He served two terms as governor and left office in 2015.
Oborevwori said Uduaghan’s years in public service had left a good mark on the state, adding that his death was a loss to Delta and the country at large.
The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of the former governor’s soul and asked God to comfort his wife, children, family members, the Itsekiri nation and all those grieving his death.
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