Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a family statement issued by Toju Anire Uduaghan. The family described his death as a profound loss and said he was a source of strength and a father figure whose life touched many people in Delta State and beyond. Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and as Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor. He governed the state for eight years, from 2007 to 2015, and the family said his years in public service were marked by a commitment to service.
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