By Elvira Jordan
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
His death was announced by the Uduaghan family in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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 the family, Delta State and Nigeria at large.
The statement said the former governor died on the morning of October 19, 2026, adding that his passing had left the family with profound grief.
The family described Uduaghan as a father figure, brother, uncle and source of strength whose presence and contributions would be deeply missed.
Born on October 22, 1954, Uduaghan served in several key positions in Delta State before becoming governor.
He was Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He subsequently served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, during which the family said he demonstrated a commitment to the state’s human and infrastructural development.
The family expressed gratitude to God for his life and years of public service, while praying for the repose of his soul and comfort for all those mourning his death.
The statement concluded with a tribute to the late former governor, saying his memory would remain in the hearts of those he touched and his legacy would endure through his contributions to the people of Delta State and Nigeria.
