Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71.
Uduaghan, who governed the state from 2007 to 2015, reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, after a brief illness.
His death was announced by his family in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on behalf of the family.
The family described his death as a painful loss, saying he was a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
“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,” the statement said.
The family noted that Uduaghan served Delta State in several capacities before becoming governor.
He was Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before succeeding James Ibori as governor in 2007.
He served two terms as governor, leaving office in 2015 after eight years in power.
According to the family, his years in public service were marked by a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta State.
The family expressed gratitude to God for his life and contributions, while praying for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.
“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,” the statement added.
Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. He would have turned 72 in three days.
The family prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul, saying his memory would remain in their hearts and his legacy endure through the lives he touched.
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71.
Uduaghan, who governed the state from 2007 to 2015, reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, after a brief illness.
His death was announced by his family in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on behalf of the family.
The family described his death as a painful loss, saying he was a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
“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,” the statement said.
The family noted that Uduaghan served Delta State in several capacities before becoming governor.
He was Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before succeeding James Ibori as governor in 2007.
He served two terms as governor, leaving office in 2015 after eight years in power.
According to the family, his years in public service were marked by a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta State.
The family expressed gratitude to God for his life and contributions, while praying for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.
“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,” the statement added.
Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. He would have turned 72 in three days.
The family prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul, saying his memory would remain in their hearts and his legacy endure through the lives he touched.