Former Delta State Governor Uduaghan Passes Away

Former Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan died on October 19, 2026, as confirmed by his family through an official statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan. He passed away in the morning hours of that day.

The family expressed that his death is an immense loss to all who knew him and to those whose lives he influenced through decades of public service. They described him as a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder.

Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and then as Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007. He became governor in 2007, serving two terms until 2015, focusing on human development and infrastructure expansion in Delta State.

The family acknowledged the grief expressed by many and prayed for comfort for all who mourn his passing.