‘Detribalised leader’: Oborevwori mourns ex-Delta Gov Uduaghan

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

Oborevwori in a condolence statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, described the former governor as a “detribalised” leader whose contributions to the development of Delta State would not be forgotten.

He sympathised with the late governor’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, Itsekiri people, and Delta residents over the loss.

The governor recalled Uduaghan’s years in office, noting that he made significant contributions to infrastructure development in the state.

Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is dead

Oborevwori described the former governor as a leader who looked beyond ethnic differences and worked for the overall development of Delta State.

Oborevwori said Uduaghan’s years in public service had left a good mark on Delta State, adding that his death was a loss to the state and the country at large.

Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003, Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before serving as governor of the state between 2007 and 2015.

The former governor died on Monday at the age of 71.