Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emnanuel Uduaghan is dead. He died Monday, October 19, 2026 at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness, family says. Aged 71 – 3 days before his 72nd birthday (born Oct 22, 1954 in Warri North) Delta State.
Family statement signed by son Toju Anire Uduaghan said “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief… that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch… who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026. His passing has left us devastated.”
A medical doctor by profession, (UNIBEN MBBS, diploma anaesthesia), he was Commissioner for Health 1999-2003 under his cousin James Ibori. He also was SSG 2003-2007, then 2-term governor. He introduced “Delta Beyond Oil” vision, free healthcare for under-5 and pregnant women.
Incumbent Gov Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (family by marriage) have already mourned him today.
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