Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness.
The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, saying the former governor died on the morning of October 19, 2026.
Uduaghan, who was born on October 22, 1954, served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
In the statement titled “Announcement of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan”, the family described his death as a devastating loss to his relatives, Delta State and Nigeria.
The statement read: “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.”
The family described Uduaghan as a father figure, brother, uncle and source of strength whose presence would be deeply missed.
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It recalled his years in public service, during which he served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor.
The statement added: “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,” the statement added.
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