Warri Federal Rep Member, Ereyitomi Mourns Demise of Former Governor Uduaghan
By: Celestine Ukah
The member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi, has mourned the demise of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
Dr. Uduaghan, who served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, died in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, three days to his 72nd birthday. His death was announced by his family in Warri.
In a condolence message, Hon. Chief Ereyitomi described the late former governor as an elder statesman, Medical Doctor and father figure whose years in public service left lasting marks on Delta State.
Rep Ereyitomi said Uduaghan was a proud son of Warri North and the Itsekiri nation, who rose from Commissioner for Health in (1999-2003), to Secretary to the State Government SSG (2003-2007), before becoming Governor.
He noted that the former governor’s “Delta Beyond Oil” agenda and his commitment to human and infrastructural development will be remembered.
The Federal lawmaker commiserated with the Uduaghan family, his wife, children, the Itsekiri nation, the Delta State Government and all Deltans, praying God to grant his soul eternal rest and comfort to those mourning him.
Dr. Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954 in Warri North Local Government Area.
Rt. Hon. Ereyitomi prayed God to grant the Soul of the departed former governor Uduaghan eternal rest.
