Ex-Delta Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71, Oborevwori Mourns
The family said he died after a brief illness, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori praised his two terms in office and lasting contributions to Delta State.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died at age 71 in an Abuja hospital following a brief illness, the Uduaghan family announced.
- Before his two-term governorship from 2007 to 2015, Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the Delta State Government, succeeding James Ibori.
- Describing the death as a profound loss to Nigeria and Delta State, the family expressed gratitude to Almighty God for his life and prayed for his soul to find eternal rest.
- Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori expressed sadness over the passing, sympathizing with the late governor's wife, Roli, and the Itsekiri nation while praising Uduaghan as a detribalised leader.
- Remaining active in national politics after leaving office, Uduaghan's career left a lasting mark on Delta State through his infrastructure contributions and development efforts that transcended ethnic differences.
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BREAKING: Ex-Delta governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, dies at 71
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 71. The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday. Late Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. In the statement titled, “Announcement of the passing of His Excellency, Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ex-delta-governor-emmanuel-uduaghan-dies-at-71/
EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN: CAN MOURNS FORMER DELTA STATE GOVERNOR - TV360 Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his contributions to public service and national unity as notable. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, conveyed the association’s condolences to Uduaghan’s family, the Delta State Government and the people of the state in …
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