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The Delta state government has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan following his death.
The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Kingsley Emu, announcing measures to honour the late former governor.
As part of the arrangements, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that all flags on public buildings across the state be flown at half-mast throughout the three-day mourning period.
The mourning period commenced on Monday, October 19, as the state government joins family members, associates and other residents in mourning the former governor.
The declaration represents an official gesture of respect for Uduaghan and his service to Delta State during his tenure as governor.
Flags to fly at half-mast across Delta
According to the statement, all public buildings across Delta State are to observe the directive by flying their flags at half-mast for the duration of the mourning period.
The measure is part of the state government’s official response to the death of the former governor and is intended to reflect the solemnity of the occasion.
Governor Oborevwori issued the directive as the state pays tribute to one of its former leaders.
The three-day observance is expected to run from Monday, October 19, through Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Government announces official mourning arrangements
The announcement was made through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, which communicated the directive to the public.
Emu’s statement outlined the government’s decision to set aside three days to honour Uduaghan, with the half-mast directive serving as a visible mark of mourning across the state.
The government did not provide further details in the statement on other activities planned for the mourning period.
Uduaghan served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, leading the state for two consecutive terms.
His time in office placed him among the state’s prominent political figures, and his death has prompted the state government to formally recognise his service through the mourning declaration.
The state government’s directive will remain in effect throughout the three-day period, with public institutions expected to comply with the order to fly flags at half-mast.
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