Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died, with his son, Toju Andre Uduaghan, confirming his passing in a family announcement on Monday, October 19, 2026.

In the announcement issued on behalf of the family, Toju said the former governor died in the morning of October 19, describing his death as a devastating loss to the family and the people whose lives he touched during his years in public service.

The family described Uduaghan as a father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose contributions extended beyond his immediate family to Delta State and Nigeria.

Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007, and governor from 2007 to 2015.

The family said his years in public service were marked by efforts towards the human and infrastructural development of Delta State.

“His passing is a profound loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large,” the statement said.

The family expressed gratitude to God for his life and service, while praying for the repose of his soul and strength for relatives, friends, associates and former colleagues mourning his death.

The announcement was signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on behalf of the family.

Further details surrounding the circumstances of his death and funeral arrangements were not contained in the announcement.