…Things to know about late Uduaghan
President Bola Tinubu has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a public servant whose leadership was devoted to the state’s development and service to Nigeria.
Tinubu, in a condolence message, extended his sympathies to the Uduaghan family, the Delta State Government and the people of the state over the death of the former governor at the age of 71.
The message read: “It is with a heavy heart that I extend my condolences to the Uduaghan family, the government, and the people of Delta State on the passing of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, at 71.
“Dr Uduaghan was a public servant whose leadership was devoted to Delta State’s development and service to our nation.
“He served as Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the State Government and was elected Governor of Delta State in 2007. His two-term tenure, which ended in 2015, placed him at the centre of the state’s political and developmental journey.
“During this period, he pursued developmental strides to improve infrastructure, healthcare delivery, and the overall welfare of Deltans.”
The President said Uduaghan remained active in Delta State’s political and socio-economic landscape after leaving office, contributing to democratic governance and public service.
He described the former governor’s death as a great loss to his family, community, Delta State and the country.
Tinubu urged the people of Delta State to draw strength from Uduaghan’s years of service and the enduring relationships he built across the country’s political and social spheres. “On behalf of my family, the Government, and the people of Nigeria, I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife, Roli; his children; his cousin, former Governor James Ibori; and friends and political associates whose lives he impacted. “May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him,” the President said.
Meanwhile, he was born on 22 October 1954 in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.
He attended Baptist Primary School, Mosogar, between 1961 and 1966; Federal Government College, Warri, between 1968 and 1974; and the University of Benin between 1975 and 1980, earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree and a Diploma in Anaesthesia.
He was posted to Kwara State for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 1981. Between 1989 and 1994, late Uduaghan served in a number of healthcare facilities, such as Shell Clinic Ogunu, Westend Hospital Warri and Benoni Clinic Benin City, Edo State. On return to democracy in 1999, he was appointed as commissioner for health in Delta state. In 2003, Uduaghan was appointed Secretary to the Delta State Government.
In 2007, he was elected as governor of Delta State and subsequently re-elected in 2011. On 29 August 2018, he officially announced he had left PDP for APC and returned to the party in 2020. He returned to the APC again in 2025
Things to know about late ex-Delta gov Uduaghan
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead.
Uduaghan passed away on the morning of Monday, according to a press statement by Toju Uduaghan, on behalf of the family.
It partly read, “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026.
“His passing has left us devastated. Words can hardly express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our family and whose life and service touched countless others across Delta State and Nigeria.”
NGF mourns ex-Delta governor Uduaghan
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Uduaghan served as governor between 2007 and 2015, and reportedly died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
In a statement yesterday, NGF’s
Director, Media and Strategic Communications, Yunusa Abdullahi, quoted the forum’s Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as saying the deceased was involved in advancing his state’s development priorities and public administration while he was in office.
“His years in office formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s
governance history and contributed to the ongoing efforts to address the needs and aspirations of its people.
Governors mourn Uduaghan, honour his public service
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), comprising the 36 state governors, has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who died at the age of 71, days before his 72nd birthday.
The governors said Uduaghan’s tenure from 2007 to 2015 formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s governance history and contributed to efforts to address the needs and aspirations of its people.
In a condolence statement issued yesterday and signed by the NGF Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, the forum’s chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, expressed deep sorrow over Uduaghan’s death.
The statement read, “The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who reportedly died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
“Dr Uduaghan served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, a period during which he was involved in advancing the state’s development priorities and public administration. His years in office formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s governance history and contributed to the ongoing efforts to address the needs and aspirations of its people.”
The forum acknowledged Uduaghan’s years of public service and the responsibilities he undertook in leading Delta State, describing his death as a moment of grief for his family, associates and the wider community.
It extended condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as others mourning his passing, and expressed solidarity with the people of Delta State during the period of mourning. “The Forum honours his memory and recognises his place in the history of governance in Delta State. We wish all who are grieving the strength and fortitude to navigate this period of mourning,” the statement added.
Kalu mourns former Delta Governor, Uduaghan
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
Kalu described Uduaghan’s death as a painful loss to his family, the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large. In a statement on Monday, the senator said the late governor would be remembered for his contributions to governance, healthcare and infrastructure development in Delta State.
“I received with great sadness the news of the passing of former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
“His death is a painful loss to his family, the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large,” Kalu said.
He described Uduaghan as an accomplished medical doctor, experienced administrator and dedicated public servant who devoted many years to serving the people of Delta State.
Kalu noted that Uduaghan held several key positions in the state before becoming governor in 2007.
“Dr Uduaghan was an accomplished medical doctor, experienced administrator and dedicated public servant who contributed immensely to the development of Delta State.
“From his years as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government to his tenure as governor, he demonstrated a commitment to public service and the welfare of his people,” he said.
Kalu said Uduaghan’s contributions to public service, particularly in healthcare, governance and infrastructure development, would remain part of his legacy.
“His contributions to governance, healthcare and infrastructural development will remain part of his legacy,” he added.
The Abia North senator extended his condolences to Uduaghan’s wife, children and the entire family, as well as the government and people of Delta State and the late governor’s former colleagues and associates.
“At this difficult moment, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his wife, children, the entire Uduaghan family, the government and people of Delta State, and all those who knew and worked with him.
“May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and give his family the strength to bear this painful loss,” Kalu said.
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