Senate honours Uduaghan, recalls role in Niger Delta peace, regional development

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The Senate has honoured former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for his contributions to healthcare, infrastructure and economic development, as lawmakers recalled his role in regional cooperation and efforts to restore peace in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
Tributes poured on Wednesday during deliberations on a motion sponsored by Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and co-sponsored by Ned Nwoko, Ede Dafinone and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following the former governor’s death on October 19, 2026.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, particularly highlighted Uduaghan’s contributions to the BRACED Commission, a regional initiative involving Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom...