[JUST IN] Ex-Delta Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan Is Dead
A source in the family said Uduaghan died on Monday morning in a hospital in Abuja, after a period of illness. The post [JUST IN] Ex-Delta Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan Is Dead appeared first on Channels Television.
Emmanuel Uduaghan served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, a medical doctor by training who had earlier worked in the state's health sector before rising to the governorship on the platform of the PDP. His tenure was marked by efforts to expand infrastructure, including roads and public institutions, across the oil-rich state, and he remained a prominent figure in Delta's political circles after leaving office.
Coverage across outlets agrees that Uduaghan died at 71 following a period of illness, with tributes pouring in from serving Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other public figures, including President Bola Tinubu. ThisDay reports that the state government has declared three days of mourning and includes a personal tribute from his daughter, while Vanguard and Channels focus on official condolence messages highlighting his legacy in office. Details such as the specific cause of his illness, funeral arrangements, and burial date have not yet been reported.