Ex-Delta governor Uduaghan’s death shocking, Akpabio mourns
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed shock over the death of former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, calling it a great loss to Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-delta-governor-uduaghans-death-shocking-akpabio-mourns/
The former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, passed away at the age of 71. This news has left President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, deeply shocked. In a condolence statement, Akpabio described Uduaghan as a distinguished medical doctor and statesman who dedicated his life to public service. Uduaghan served as the Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, a period that coincided with Akpabio's tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
According to Akpabio, Uduaghan made significant contributions to Delta State's infrastructure, healthcare delivery and human capital development. The Senate President expressed his condolences to Uduaghan's family and the wider Niger Delta region, emphasizing Uduaghan's role as a bridge-builder across the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.
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