Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71

Former Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness. His family announced that he died on the morning of 19 October 2026. 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. The family described his death as a major loss and asked for prayers for those mourning him. He is remembered for his years of public service and contributions to Delta State's development.

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