Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family on Monday, October 19, 2026.
The former governor reportedly died in the morning after a brief illness. The family announced his passing in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan.
The statement, titled “Announcement of the Passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan,” expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former governor, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and family patriarch.
The family said his death was a profound loss, noting that his life and public service had touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
Uduaghan’s Political Career and Public Service
Uduaghan held several important positions in the Delta State Government before becoming governor.
According to the family statement, he served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and as Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He was elected governor of Delta State in 2007 and served two terms, leaving office in 2015.
During his years in public service, he was involved in the administration and development of the state, with the family highlighting his contributions to human and infrastructural development.
Family Pays Tribute to Former Governor
In the statement, the family said Uduaghan would be remembered for his role as a father figure, respected elder and public servant.
The family also expressed gratitude for his life and service, while praying for comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.
The statement concluded with a prayer for his eternal rest, saying his memory would remain in the hearts of those who knew him and that his legacy would endure through the lives he touched.
Uduaghan’s death marks the loss of a former state leader whose political career spanned several years of public service in Delta State.
