Governor Sheriff Oborevwori mourns former Delta governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing his death as a loss to Delta State and Nigeria
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mourned the death of former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
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Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori expressed sadness over the former governor’s death and praised his contributions to the development of the state.
The governor described Uduaghan as “a detribalised leader” whose service to Delta would not be forgotten.
Oborevwori sympathised with Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children and the wider Uduaghan family, as well as the Itsekiri nation and people of Delta State.
The governor also recalled Uduaghan’s years in public service, particularly his contributions to infrastructure development and governance across the state.
He said the former governor looked beyond ethnic differences and worked towards the overall development of Delta State.
Uduaghan began his political career in the Delta State Government, serving as Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003.
He later became Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007 before emerging as governor in May 2007.
Uduaghan served two terms as governor and left office in 2015.
Oborevwori said the former governor’s years of public service had left a lasting mark on Delta State, adding that his death was a loss not only to the state but to Nigeria as a whole.
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The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of Uduaghan’s soul and asked God to grant comfort to his wife, children, family members, the Itsekiri nation and all those mourning his death.
