Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan (born 22 October 1954) is a retired Nigerian politician and doctor who served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.[1] He assumed office via an inconclusive election on 29 May 2007 and was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He was reelected in 2011.
Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan | |
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 Dr. Emmanuel Ewatan Uduaghan at a traditional marriage in Warri, Delta State 2012 | |
| 3rd Governor of Delta State | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 | |
| Deputy | Amos Utuama |
| Preceded by | James Ibori |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1954 Warri North, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Political party | PDP (since 2020; pre-2018) |
| Other political affiliations | APC (2018-2020) |
| Spouse | Roli Uduaghan |
| Alma mater | University of Benin, Nigeria |
A medical doctor by profession, prior to becoming governor, he was the Commissioner for Health, Delta State and the Secretary to the State Government.[2]
Background
editEmmanuel Eweta Uduaghan was born on 22 October 1954 in Warri North Local Government Area in Delta State of Itsekiri origin. He attended Federal Government College, Warri (1968–1974), and the University of Benin (1975–1980) earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree, and a Diploma in Anaesthesia. He is married, with two children.[2]
Emmanuel Uduaghan began work in 1983 at the Delta Steel Company, as a medical officer. From 1989 to 1994, he worked in a number of hospitals including Westend Hospital, Warri; Benoni Hospitals, Benin City and Shell Hospital, Ogunu, where he was a consultant anaesthesiologist. In 1994 he set up a private medical practice. He has held various positions in the Nigerian Medical Association in Warri, Bendel State and Delta State. He was also active in the Junior Chamber International (Jaycees) leadership development organization.[2]
Political career
editEmmanuel Uduaghan was a founding member and chairman of the All Nigeria Congress Association for the Warri South Local Government Area, a founder and executive member of the Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM), and a foundation member of the PDP.
On 6 August 1999, the Governor of Delta State James Onanefe Ibori appointed Emmanuel Uduaghan as Commissioner for Health, Delta State. In this position he improved the pay of medical staff and upgraded infrastructure. On 6 June 2003, Uduaghan was appointed Secretary to the Delta State Government.[2] In November 2008, Uduaghan and State Chief Justice Rosaline Bozimo approved establishment of sanitation mobile courts to prosecute sanitation offenders in the State.[3]
Uduaghan ran again for governor in the 26 April 2011 elections, and was reelected. He gained 525,793 votes, while Chief Great Ogboru of the Democratic People's Party (DPP) was the runner-up with 433,834 votes.[4]
On 29 August 2018 he officially announced he has left PDP for APC.[5][6] However, in 2020, he returned to the PDP.[7] In 2022, he announced his retirement from politics.[8]
Personal life
editHis wife, Roli, is the daughter of Brig. General Sunny E. Tuoyo (Rtd), a one time Military Administrator of Ondo State.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'I'm back home' -- Uduaghan defects from APC to PDP". TheCable. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d "THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR". Delta State Government. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
- ^ "DSTG Commended for Setting up Sanitation Mobile Courts". Ministry of Information, Delta state. 26 November 2008. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "Deltans return Uduaghan". Nigerian Observer. 29 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 May 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Emmanuel Uduaghan explains why he dumped PDP for APC". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Emmanuel Uduaghan explains why he dumped PDP for APC". guardian.ng. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Ex-governor Of Delta State, Uduaghan, Dumps APC, Returns To PDP | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Uduaghan retires from politics, canvasses roles for traditional rulers". Punch Newspapers. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Alex Eyengho (7 April 2007). "AJA MO KIN AGHAN". Warri Mirror. Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2009.