Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71.
Uduaghan reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family.
In the statement, signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family, the relatives announced his death with “hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow”.
“His passing has left us devastated. 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,” the statement read.
Uduaghan, a medical doctor by profession, served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in 2007.
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He governed the state for two terms, leaving office in 2015.
The family described him as a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder.
It also noted that his years in public service reflected his commitment to human and infrastructural development in Delta State.
“His passing is a profound loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large,” the statement added.
The family prayed for the repose of his soul and for comfort for all those mourning his death.
