Former Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71

A prominent politician in Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has died after a short illness.

He died at the age of 71.

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, a former governor of Delta State, was born on October 22, 1954.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the Uduaghan family announced the death of the former governor in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday.

‎’Announcement of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.

 It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026.

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.

He served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007, and Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. Throughout his years in public service, he demonstrated a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta State.

His passing is a profound loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large. We are grateful to Almighty God for his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind.

We pray that Almighty God, in His infinite mercy, will grant his soul eternal rest and comfort our family, friends, associates, former colleagues, and all who mourn this painful loss.

Rest well, our beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle. Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen’ the statement said.

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his former boss, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, whose interests he had protected even after he (Ibori)  was arrested and jailed-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you