Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died at the age of 71, just three days before his 72nd birthday.
His family confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday. According to Channels Television, the former governor died at a hospital in Abuja following a period of illness.
Uduaghan governed Delta State between 2007 and 2015. Before becoming governor, he served as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed sadness over his death, describing him as a leader whose contributions to the state’s development would be remembered.
