Former Governor of Delta State Emmanuel Uduaghan has died at the age of 71.
A family member confirmed his death on Monday, saying he died in a hospital in Abuja, after a period of illness.
Uduaghan, a medical doctor by profession, had served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007, before becoming governor, holding office 2007 to 2015.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death, describing Uduaghan as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor sympathised with the late governor’s wife, Roli, his children, the Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State over the loss.