Uduaghan’s Death a Painful Loss to Delta, Nigeria — Orodje of Okpe ******Monarch Says Former Governor’s Years of Service Will Remain in State’s History

 














OREROKPE, Delta State 


 The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Major General Felix A. Mujakperuo (Rtd.), CFR, mni, has described the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as a painful loss to both Delta State and the Nigerian nation.


The monarch said Uduaghan’s years of service in government had secured him a place in the political and historical development of Delta State, noting that his contributions to public administration would remain part of the state’s collective memory.


In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, the traditional ruler said he shared in the grief of the former governor’s family and all those affected by his passing.


Mujakperuo spoke on behalf of the royal family, Udogun Okpe, the Okpe Traditional Council and the people of Okpe Kingdom, expressing deep sorrow over what he described as the sudden exit of the former governor.


Uduaghan’s public service career included appointments as Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government before his election as governor, a position he held from 2007 to 2015.


The Orodje highlighted these successive responsibilities as significant milestones in the former governor’s career, stressing that his years in public office formed an important chapter in Delta State’s political history.


Beyond his immediate family, the monarch extended his condolences to the Uduaghan family’s traditional ruler, the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, and all other mourners.


He urged the bereaved to draw strength and courage from God as they navigate the difficult period, praying that the Almighty would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.


The monarch also prayed for the eternal repose of the former governor’s soul.

Uduaghan’s death has drawn condolences from traditional and political stakeholders, with the Orodje’s message highlighting the enduring significance of public service and the shared grief that accompanies the loss of a former state leader.





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