ABUJA, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep grief over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a profound national loss.
Dr. Uduaghan passed away on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at an Abuja hospital following a brief illness, aged 71. His family confirmed the death through an official statement issued by Toju Anire Uduaghan.
In an official condolence message personally signed by the President, Tinubu lauded the former governor’s unwavering dedication to public service, state development, and peace-building.
“He was a public servant whose leadership was devoted to Delta State’s development and service to our nation,” President Tinubu stated. “At this difficult time, I urge the people of Delta State to draw strength from the late governor’s years of service and the enduring relationships he built across the political and social terrain of our country.”
Before serving two terms as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, Uduaghan was the state’s Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003, and later served as Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the former governor’s wife, Roli, his children, his extended family, as well as the government and citizens of Delta State.
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