By Dennis Okechukwu
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died, his family has announced.
Uduaghan reportedly died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued by the family and signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan.
The family described his death as a devastating loss, noting that the former governor was a father figure, beloved brother, uncle and respected patriarch whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
In the statement announcing his passing, the family expressed profound sorrow over the loss, saying his absence would be deeply felt while his memories and legacy would remain cherished.
Uduaghan served Delta State in various capacities before becoming governor. He was Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He subsequently served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, during which the family said he demonstrated commitment to the human and infrastructural development of the state.
The family described his death as a profound loss not only to his relatives but also to the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large.
While expressing gratitude to God for his life and years of public service, the family prayed for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.
“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,” the statement said.
The family concluded by paying tribute to the late former governor, expressing hope that his memory would endure through the lives he touched and the legacy he left behind.
“May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement added.
The announcement was signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family.