Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
His family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Uduaghan, who was born on October 22, 1954, died on the morning of October 19, according to the family.
In the statement titled “Announcement of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan”, the family expressed deep sorrow over his death, describing it as a painful loss to his relatives, Delta State and Nigeria.
It 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.”
The family remembered the former governor as a father figure, brother, uncle and pillar of strength whose presence would be greatly missed.
It also highlighted his years in public service, noting that he served as Delta State Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003 before becoming Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He subsequently governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
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The statement said, “He served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007, and Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. Throughout his years in public service, he demonstrated a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta State.
“His passing is a profound loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large. We are grateful to Almighty God for his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind.
“We pray that Almighty God, in His infinite mercy, will grant his soul eternal rest and comfort our family, friends, associates, former colleagues, and all who mourn this painful loss.
“Rest well, our beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle. Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement added.