Urhobo Progress Union Mourns Former Delta Governor Uduaghan

The Urhobo Progress Union Worldwide expressed profound sorrow over the death of Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the former Governor of Delta State, who died on October 19, 2026, at the age of 71. In a condolence message signed by National Publicity Secretary Kehinde Taiga, the UPU, led by President-General Olorogun Ese Gam Owe, extended sympathies to Uduaghan's wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his children, and the Uduaghan family, as well as the Itsekiri Nation and the people of Delta State.

Uduaghan, a distinguished medical doctor and public servant, governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015 after serving as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government. The UPU highlighted his human-centred policies, including free healthcare for pregnant women and children under five, the Uduaghan Buses mass transit scheme, and the Delta Beyond Oil vision aimed at diversifying the state’s economy.

The union called for unity and support for the bereaved family while praying for the peaceful repose of Uduaghan's soul.