Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died, with his family announcing his passing on the Monday, October 19, 2026.
The announcement, made by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family, described his death as a painful loss to his relatives, the people of Delta State and Nigeria.
The family paid tribute to Uduaghan as a patriarch, respected elder and public servant whose contributions to the state’s development would remain part of his legacy.
Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 before becoming Secretary to the State Government between 2003 and 2007.
He subsequently served as governor from 2007 to 2015, overseeing the state during an eight-year period.
In the statement, the family said his years in public service reflected a commitment to human and infrastructural development in Delta State.
Describing him as a source of strength and a father figure, the family said his death had left them devastated, adding that his presence and the memories they shared would be deeply missed.
The family also expressed gratitude to God for his life and service, while praying for the repose of his soul and comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.
“Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched,” the statement said.
