Former Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead. He died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, following a brief illness.
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Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71.
His family announced the death in a statement signed by Toju Uduaghan.
He governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
He earlier served as Commissioner for Health (1999–2003) and Secretary to the State Government (2003–2007).
His death was announced by his family in a statement signed by Toju Uduaghan on behalf of the family.
The statement described the late former governor as a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose contributions to Delta state and Nigeria would remain memorable