A former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is dead.
He died after a brief illness at the age of 71.
The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement
signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan, on Monday.
The statement, titled, 'ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF HIS
EXCELLENCY, DR. CHIEF EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN', read:
"It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief
and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved
Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta
Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the
morning of 19th October 2026.
"His passing has left us devastated. Words can hardly
express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our
family and whose life and service touched countless others across Delta State
and Nigeria.
"He was a source of strength, a father figure, a
beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder. We will deeply miss his
presence and forever cherish the memories and legacy he leaves behind.
"He served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to
2003, Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007, and Governor
of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. Throughout his years in public service, he
demonstrated a commitment to the human and infrastructural development of Delta
State.
"His passing is a profound loss to our family, the
people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large. We are grateful to Almighty God
for his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind.
"We pray that Almighty God, in His infinite mercy, will
grant his soul eternal rest and comfort our family, friends, associates, former
colleagues, and all who mourn this painful loss.
"Rest well, our beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle.
Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in
the lives of those you touched.
"May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Amen."
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