Akpabio mourns former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing his death as a shocking loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed shock over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a major loss to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region.
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Uduaghan, who governed Delta State between 2007 and 2015, died at the age of 71, just three days before his 72nd birthday.
In a condolence statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio described Uduaghan as a distinguished medical doctor and statesman who devoted much of his life to public service.
Akpabio, who was governor of Akwa Ibom State during part of Uduaghan’s tenure in Delta, said the former governor made significant contributions to infrastructure, healthcare delivery and human capital development.
“I received with profound shock and disbelief the news of the transition of Dr Uduaghan at the age of 71, just three days before his 72nd birthday,” Akpabio said.
He recalled working alongside Uduaghan as a fellow governor in the Niger Delta, describing him as a committed leader who made an impact during his years in office.
“Dr Uduaghan was the governor of Delta State from 2007-2015, when I also had the opportunity to preside over the affairs of Akwa Ibom State as their governor.
“He was a distinguished medical doctor and a committed statesman who devoted his life to public office,” he said.
According to Akpabio, Uduaghan’s administration marked a significant period in the development of Delta State, particularly in infrastructure and healthcare.
He also praised the late governor for his commitment to human capital development and his role as a bridge-builder across the Niger Delta and Nigeria.
“His tenure as the state Governor marked a very significant moment in the infrastructural development of the state. He was a committed leader in healthcare delivery and human capital development for his people.
“He was a bridge-builder across the Niger Delta region and Nigeria as a whole,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President extended his condolences to Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children and other members of the family.
He also commiserated with the Delta State Government, the Itsekiri nation and the wider Niger Delta region over the death of the former governor.
“On behalf of the 10th Senate, I extend our deepest condolences to the larger Uduaghan family, his wife, Mrs Roli Uduaghan, the children, the people and Government of Delta State, and the Itsekiri nation and indeed the entire Niger Delta on the passing of their illustrious son and former Governor of Delta State.
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“May Almighty God grant his gentle soul eternal rest and grant his family and the people of Delta State the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement added.
