Mulade Pays Emotional Tribute to Former Governor Uduaghan, Mourns Him as 'Father and Mentor' ---------CEPEJ Coordinator Extends Condolences to Uduaghan Family, Itsekiri Nation











By Wilson Macaulay


WARRI


 Chief Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a deeply personal loss, recalling the late statesman's support for youth advocacy, civil society engagement and peacebuilding in the Niger Delta.


Mulade, National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Warri Federal Constituency and Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), said Uduaghan was not merely a former governor but a father figure whose doors remained open to those working for peace and environmental justice.

In an emotional tribute issued following Uduaghan's death on Monday, October 19, 2026, Mulade said the news had brought profound sadness to him and members of the organisation.

He described the deceased as a respected leader whose contributions would be remembered by Delta State, the Itsekiri Nation, the Niger Delta and Nigeria.

Uduaghan, who hailed from Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area, was born on October 22, 1954, into the royal Uduaghan family of Itsekiri extraction.
He served as Delta State governor from 2007 to 2015 after holding the positions of Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government.


Mulade said Uduaghan's approach to leadership was characterised by public service, engagement with stakeholders and a commitment to improving the welfare of the people.

He recalled that the late governor provided support for civil society organisations and youth groups, particularly those concerned with peace, security and environmental justice in the oil-producing communities of the Niger Delta.

According to him, Uduaghan's willingness to engage with advocates and community stakeholders strengthened the relationship between government and groups seeking solutions to regional challenges.
Mulade said the former governor's passing was particularly painful because of the personal relationship they shared and the encouragement he received in the course of his peace advocacy.


He added that Uduaghan's legacy extended beyond the projects executed during his administration to include the people he inspired and the causes he supported.
The CEPEJ coordinator noted that the late governor's work in peacebuilding, healthcare, education and infrastructure had earned him recognition across Delta State.


He also recalled Uduaghan's popular description as "The Talk and Do Governor," a sobriquet associated with the project-oriented image of his administration.
Mulade extended his heartfelt condolences to Uduaghan's wife, Deaconess Roli Nere Uduaghan; his children; his brother and political mentor, former Governor James Onanefe Ibori; Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; the Uduaghan Royal Family of Abigborodo; and the entire Itsekiri Nation.


He urged the bereaved family and all those affected by the loss to draw strength from the former governor's contributions to public service and the lives he touched.
Uduaghan's death came just three days before his 72nd birthday, adding to the sadness surrounding his passing.
In his farewell message, Mulade said the former governor had lived a life of service, touched many lives and left a legacy that would continue to remain ever green in the memory of  future generations.

"Goodnight, Your Excellency. Goodnight, The Talk and Do Governor. Goodnight, Ewo of Warri Kingdom," he declared.

He prayed that Almighty God would grant Uduaghan eternal rest and comfort his family, the Itsekiri Nation and the people of Delta State.

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