By Sunday Apah
Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the former governor of Delta State, has died at the age of 71.
According to a statement released by his family, the former governor passed away on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026.
The announcement, signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on behalf of the family, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch.
Family members said they were left devastated by his death, noting that his life and years of public service had a lasting impact on many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
Uduaghan first served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003. He later held the position of Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in 2007.
He completed two consecutive terms in office from 2007 to 2015, focusing during that period on human development and infrastructure projects.
The family described his passing as a profound loss not only to his relatives but also to the people of Delta State and the nation as a whole.
While thanking God for his life and the legacy he left behind, the family prayed for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and all those mourning him.
The statement ended with a prayer for the peaceful rest of his soul, affirming that his memory would continue to live in the hearts of those he touched.
“May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the family added.
