former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been confirmed dead.
The medical doctor turned veteran politician passed away on Monday morning at an Abuja hospital following a brief illness, just days shy of his 72nd birthday, according to an official statement issued by his family.
Dr. Uduaghan, who served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007, governed Delta State between 2007 and 2015, leaving a notable legacy in human capital development, peacebuilding, and infrastructural expansion.
Political leaders, state dignitaries, and citizens across Nigeria have flooded social media platforms with heartfelt tributes, remembering the late governor as a calm administrator, dedicated public servant, and beloved elder statesman.
The Uduaghan family has expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of love and prayers while requesting privacy as they finalize funeral arrangements.
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