Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died at age 71 on October 19, 2026.
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- Emmanuel Uduaghan died at age 71 on October 19, 2026
- He governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015
- He previously served as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government
- The Delta State government declared three days of mourning
- President Bola Tinubu issued a condolence message
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, three days before his 72nd birthday.
The family announced his death in a statement by Toju Anire Uduaghan, describing his passing as a profound loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
“His passing is an immeasurable loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large.”
Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015 after serving as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government under former Governor James Ibori.
His administration faced political controversies, including a court nullification of his election before the 2011 general elections and criticism over its handling of allegations against Ibori.
President Bola Tinubu mourned Uduaghan, praising his leadership devoted to Delta State’s development and service to the nation.
The Delta State government declared three days of mourning following his death.
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