Ebenezer Adurokiya, Reporting
DELTA State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the death of former governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.
Uduaghan passed on Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71, according to a statement issued by his family.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori sympathised with Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State over the loss.
The governor recalled Uduaghan’s years in public service, noting that he made significant contributions to infrastructure development and the overall progress of the state.
He described the former governor as a leader who rose above ethnic differences and worked towards the collective development of Delta State.
Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in May 2007.
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He governed the state for two terms, leaving office in 2015.
Oborevwori said Uduaghan’s years of service had left a lasting mark on Delta State, adding that his death was a significant loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole.
The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of the former governor’s soul and asked God to grant his wife, children, family members, the Itsekiri nation and all those mourning his death the strength and comfort to bear the loss.
