former Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan
ASABA/Nigeria: Former Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has paid tribute to his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, following the death of the former governor, describing his passing as a painful loss to his family and Delta State.
In a condolence message shared on Monday, October 19, 2026, Okowa expressed sympathy with the Uduaghan family, particularly his wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, and his children, while praying for divine comfort in their moment of grief.
Okowa, who succeeded Uduaghan as governor in 2015, described the deceased as both a predecessor and a brother, acknowledging his place in the political and developmental history of Delta State.
He noted that Uduaghan’s years in public office formed an important chapter in the state’s journey, adding that his contributions would remain part of Delta’s collective history.
The former governor also offered prayers for the repose of Uduaghan’s soul, asking God to grant the bereaved family the strength to withstand the loss.
Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, completing two terms before handing over to Okowa on May 29, 2015. Before becoming governor, he served as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government.
Okowa’s tribute adds to the expressions of grief following the death of the former governor, whose passing has drawn condolences from political leaders and other Nigerians.
