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Family Announces Death of Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan at 71
By Odita Sunday
The family of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has announced his reported death at the age of 71.
According to a statement attributed to the family and signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan, the former governor died on the morning of October 19, 2026, after a reported brief illness.
The family described his death as a painful loss, remembering him as a father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose life touched members of his family and people across Delta State and Nigeria.
Uduaghan, born on October 22, 1954, served Delta State in several capacities before becoming governor.
He was Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007. He subsequently governed the state from 2007 to 2015.
During his years in public service, he was involved in the administration of the state’s health sector and broader development programmes.
In the statement, the family expressed gratitude for his life and service, while acknowledging the grief his reported passing had brought to relatives, friends, associates and former colleagues.
The family also offered prayers for the repose of his soul and comfort for those mourning him.
“Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched,” the statement said.
The family signed off the announcement with a prayer for his peaceful rest.
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