President Bola Tinubu has mourned former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, aged 71, praising his public service and contributions to the state.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who died at the age of 71, describing his passing as a great loss to his family, Delta State and Nigeria.
Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement issued on Monday, October 19, 2026, expressing sympathy with the Uduaghan family, the Delta State Government and residents of the state.
The President described the late former governor as a public servant whose leadership was dedicated to the development of Delta State and service to the nation.
Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health and later as Secretary to the State Government before being elected governor in 2007. He served two terms, leaving office in 2015.
Tinubu noted that the former governor pursued initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare delivery and the general welfare of residents during his eight-year administration.
He added that Uduaghan remained active in the state’s political and socio-economic affairs after leaving office, contributing to democratic governance and public service in Nigeria.
The President described his death as a significant loss to the people of Delta State and the country, urging residents to draw strength from his years of public service and the relationships he built across Nigeria’s political and social landscape.
On behalf of his family, the Federal Government and Nigerians, Tinubu extended his condolences to Uduaghan’s wife, Roli; his children; his cousin and former Delta State Governor, James Ibori; as well as his friends and political associates.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort all those mourning him.
Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to reports citing his family. He governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015 after serving in key state government positions.
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