Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71.
Late Uduaghan died on Monday, 19 October, just three days before his 72nd birthday, according to a statement issued by his family.
The family confirmed the former governor’s death in a statement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan.
The family described Uduaghan as a father, brother, uncle and respected elder whose life and public service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
The family said it was grateful to God for his life and legacy, while praying for the strength to cope with the loss.
Uduaghan’s public service
Mr Uduaghan, a medical doctor, served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 before becoming Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He later served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, completing two terms in office.
His death comes after reports that he had been unwell.
Mr Uduaghan was born on 22 October, 1954, and was due to turn 72 on Thursday.
The death marks the loss of a former state governor whose political career spanned several years of public service in Delta State.
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