By Abidemi Omoyajowo
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead.
He died on Monday morning at the age of 71 after a brief illness, his family has announced.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan, in which the family expressed profound grief over the death of the former governor, describing him as a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch.
The family described Uduaghan as a beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch whose life of public service touched many across Delta State and Nigeria.
It expressed profound grief over his passing, saying his presence would be deeply missed.
Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in 2007. He served two terms, leaving office in 2015.
The family said his contributions to human and infrastructural development would remain part of his legacy, describing his death as a great loss to Delta State and the nation.
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