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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mourned former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised leader who worked for the overall development of the state.
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Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement by his family.
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Oborevwori said the former governor made significant contributions to Delta’s infrastructure and left a positive mark during his years in public service.
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The governor condoled with Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children, the Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and all Deltans, praying for the repose of his soul.
October 19, (THEWILL) – Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing the late former governor as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would remain memorable.
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, Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori sympathised with Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children and the entire Uduaghan family over the loss.
He also extended his condolences to the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State, describing the death of the former governor as a painful loss to the state and the country.
Oborevwori recalled Uduaghan’s years in public service, particularly his tenure as governor, and noted his contributions to infrastructure development across Delta State.
The governor said Uduaghan distinguished himself as a leader who looked beyond ethnic considerations and worked for the collective interest and development of the state.
According to him, Uduaghan’s approach to leadership reflected a commitment to the unity and progress of Delta, regardless of ethnic or sectional differences.
“Former Governor Uduaghan was a detribalised leader who contributed immensely to the development of Delta State. His contributions, particularly to infrastructure development, will not be forgotten,” Oborevwori said.
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Uduaghan began his political career in the state administration as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 before serving as Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He became governor in May 2007 and went on to serve two terms, leaving office in 2015.
Oborevwori said the late governor’s years of service had left a positive mark on Delta State, stressing that his death was not only a loss to his immediate family but also to the state and Nigeria.
The governor prayed for the peaceful repose of Uduaghan’s soul and asked God to grant his family and all those mourning the former governor the strength to bear the loss.
He specifically prayed for comfort for Uduaghan’s wife, children, family members, the Itsekiri nation and all Deltans affected by his death.
Uduaghan’s family had earlier announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Uduaghan on behalf of the family, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose passing constituted an immeasurable loss to the family, Delta State and Nigeria.
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