Delta former governor Uduaghan dies at 71

Former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead.

The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement, saying the former governor passed away on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026.

The family described his death as a devastating loss, mourning him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.

Uduaghan, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, held several strategic positions in the state government before becoming governor.

He served as Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003 and later as Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.

The family said his death was 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 legacy, the family prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and divine comfort for those mourning him.

Further details surrounding his death and funeral arrangements were not contained in the announcement.