Emmanuel Uduaghan, Former Delta State Governor, Dies Three Days Before 72nd Birthday

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died aged 71, with his death announced by his family on Monday, October 19, 2026, just three days before his 72nd birthday.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the family.

The statement expressed deep sorrow over the former governor’s death, describing him as a beloved family patriarch whose life and service had a lasting impact on Delta State and Nigeria.

“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,” the family said.

According to the statement, his death had left the family devastated and struggling to express the depth of their loss.

“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,” it added.

The family remembered Uduaghan as a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder.

It said his presence would be greatly missed, while the memories and legacy he left behind would continue to be cherished.

From Health Commissioner to Governor

Uduaghan served Delta State in several capacities during his political career.

He was Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003 before becoming Secretary to the Delta State Government, a position he held from 2003 to 2007.

He later became governor of Delta State in 2007 and remained in office until 2015.

The family said his years in public service were marked by a commitment to the state’s development.

“Throughout his years in public service, he demonstrated a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta State,” the statement noted.

The family described his passing as a significant loss to his relatives, the people of Delta State and the country as a whole.

“We are grateful to Almighty God for his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind,” the statement said.

It also prayed for God to grant him eternal rest and provide comfort to those grieving his death.

“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,” the family added.

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