The Christian Association of Nigeria has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, commending his contributions to dialogue, confidence-building and the preservation of national unity during a period of heightened political tension in the country.
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed the association’s condolences in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, describing Uduaghan’s death as a loss to his family and those who valued his contributions to public service and nation-building.
Uduaghan died after a brief illness at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by the family. https://punchng.com/breaking-ex-delta-governor-emmanuel-uduaghan-dies-at-71/
CAN, in a statement, said, “Dr Uduaghan played a notable role during a period of heightened political tension in Nigeria. His commitment to dialogue, confidence-building and the preservation of national unity remains worthy of commendation,” Okoh said.
The CAN president extended the association’s condolences to the deceased’s family, the Delta State Government and the people of the state, as well as others mourning his death.
“On behalf of CAN, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the government and people of Delta State, and all who mourn this loss. May God comfort them in this difficult moment,” he said.
Okoh said the former governor’s passing was a loss to those who appreciated his contributions to public service and nation-building.
He prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved family and other mourners, while asking God to grant the deceased eternal rest.
“I pray that God will comfort his family and all who mourn him, and grant his soul eternal rest,” the CAN president added.
Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. He served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, then Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007, and Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.