Delta State mourns former Governor Uduaghan's passing

The Delta State Government has declared a three-day mourning period in honor of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who has passed away. This announcement was made in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that all flags on public buildings across the state be flown at half-mast during this mourning period, which commenced on October 19 and will last until October 21, 2026. The mourning period is an official gesture to recognize Uduaghan's service to Delta State, where he served as governor from 2007 to 2015.

The directive aims to reflect the solemnity of the occasion and is expected to be observed by all public institutions. The government did not provide additional details regarding other planned activities for the mourning period.

Uduaghan's death has prompted the state government to formally honor his contributions as a prominent political figure in Delta State.