Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71.
The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement on Monday, October 19, 2026, saying he passed away in the morning.
The family described the late former governor as a beloved father, brother, uncle, patriarch and respected elder whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
His death, the statement noted, had left the family devastated, with members expressing profound sorrow over the loss of a man whose contributions extended beyond his immediate family to the wider society.
Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, after serving as Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
During his years in public service, he was credited by his family with demonstrating a commitment to human and infrastructural development in the state.
The family said his passing represented a significant loss to Delta State and Nigeria, adding that his legacy and the memories of his years of service would remain indelible in the hearts of those he encountered.
While expressing gratitude to God for his life and contributions, the family prayed for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and other well-wishers mourning his death.
The statement concluded with a tribute to the deceased, expressing hope that his legacy would endure through the lives he touched.
“May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the family prayed.