Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness. His family announced his passing in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Born on October 22, 1954, Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007, and governor from 2007 to 2015. During his years in public service, he contributed to the state’s human and infrastructural development.

The family described his death as a devastating loss to Delta State and Nigeria, remembering him as a beloved patriarch whose life and service touched many. They expressed gratitude for his legacy and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.