The Delta Comrades Community has joined family members, friends, and political associates across Nigeria to celebrate former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, on his 71st birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and rare benefactor whose legacy continues to impact lives and institutions across the state.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Asaba, the Leader of the Community, Comrade Ologe Elijah, extolled Dr. Uduaghan for his uncommon compassion, humility, and enduring commitment to human empowerment, which he said have transformed the fortunes of countless individuals within the Comrades Community and beyond.
Ologe, a former Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and former Executive Secretary of the Delta State Scholarship Board, noted that Dr. Uduaghan’s administration provided unprecedented opportunities for young Deltans in public service and leadership development.
“Through the benevolence and foresight of Dr. Uduaghan, many members of our community have risen to become Commissioners, lawmakers, senior civil servants, and top government appointees at various levels,” Ologe stated.
He emphasized that the former Governor’s deliberate investment in human capital development laid a solid foundation for a new generation of leaders in Delta State, particularly among the youth who benefited from scholarships, mentorship, and career advancement programmes during his tenure.
Extending warm felicitations on behalf of the Delta Comrades Community and Uduaghan’s beneficiaries, Ologe expressed deep gratitude to the former Governor for his unwavering support and lifelong dedication to the welfare of his people.
“We remain eternally grateful to our father and leader for his magnanimity and consistent support over the years. We pray that God continues to bless him with good health, strength, and many more fruitful years in service to humanity,” he added.
Dr. Uduaghan, a medical doctor and former Secretary to the State Government, served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. He is widely celebrated for his focus on peacebuilding, empowerment, and infrastructural development, which repositioned the state for stability and progress.
As he clocks 71, tributes have continued to pour in from across Delta State, celebrating him as a mentor, statesman, and bridge-builder whose leadership continues to inspire generations within and outside the Delta Comrades Community