The Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Chief Patrick Ukah, has expressed profound grief over the death of former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a painful loss to the state and its people.
Ukah said the news of the former governor’s demise was deeply distressing, noting that Uduaghan’s years of dedicated public service had left an indelible mark on the political and developmental history of Delta State.
The DSCTDA Director-General, who previously served as Commissioner for Information, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, and Secretary to the State Government, described the late governor’s death as a personal loss, extending his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family during this period of grief.
He noted that Uduaghan devoted a significant part of his life to the service of Delta State, contributing to its growth and development through his leadership and commitment to public service.
According to Ukah, the former governor’s demise represents a profound loss not only to his immediate family but also to the Itsekiri nation, the government and people of Delta State, and the many individuals whose lives he touched during his years in public office.
He extended his sincere condolences to Uduaghan’s wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and Deltans across the state.
Ukah prayed that Almighty God would grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and comfort all those mourning the former governor. He also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul.
“Rest in peace, Dr Uduaghan. You will be remembered for your service to our dear state,” Ukah said.
