PANDEF Mourns Former Governor Uduaghan, ------Dr Igali Recalls Enduring Friendship With Late Governor

 







By Blessings Vwerhoko 


Yenagoa


The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a beloved brother, trusted associate and personal friend.


Dr Igali, the  PANDEF National Chairman in a condolence letter dated October 19, 2026, to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, said the news of Uduaghan's death came as a profound shock.

He disclosed that his relationship with the late governor was rooted in their shared experience in public service, as both men served simultaneously as secretaries to their respective state governments.

According to Igali, their professional association blossomed into a cordial relationship that remained intact until the former governor's death.

He described Uduaghan as an exceptional personality whose commitment to the people of Delta State was beyond question.

The PANDEF chairman said the late governor's record of service, particularly his contributions to peace and stability in the Niger Delta during the period of heightened militancy, would remain an important part of his legacy.


Igali noted that Uduaghan's death represented a significant loss not only to his family and Delta State but also to the entire Niger Delta and Nigeria.

While expressing grief over the development, he acknowledged the supremacy of God's will, praying that the Almighty would grant the bereaved family the strength to endure the loss.

He also expressed the hope that Uduaghan's service to God and humanity would continue to inspire generations to come.

In conveying his condolences to Governor Oborevwori, Igali requested that the governor extend his heartfelt sympathies to the entire Uduaghan family and the people of Delta State

He prayed for the eternal repose of the late governor, committing his soul to the care of God.

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