Emmanuel Uduaghan Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Children, Wife, Political Party

Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan is a Nigerian medical doctor and Politician who served as the Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.

Emmanuel Uduaghan played a key role in Delta State’s government, first as Commissioner for Health and later as Secretary to the State Government.

Profile

• Full Name: Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan
• Stage Name: Emmanuel Uduaghan
• Born: October 22, 1954
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Medical doctor, Politician
• Height: 170 cm
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Uduaghan
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Roli Nere Uduaghan
• Relationship: Married
• Children: Two, including Orode Ryan-Okpu and Toritseju Uduaghan
• Net Worth: $50 million

Early Life and Education

Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954, in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. He is 71 years old. He was born into the Uduaghan family, though further details about his parents and siblings are not widely documented. Uduaghan is of Itsekiri ethnicity and practices Christianity.

He attended Federal Government College, Warri, from 1968 to 1974 for his education. He later proceeded to the University of Benin, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree in 1980. In 1985, he returned to the University of Benin for a Diploma in Anaesthesia, which he completed in 1986.

Career

Dr. Uduaghan began his medical career in 1983 as a medical officer at the Delta Steel Company. From 1989 to 1994, he worked as a consultant anaesthesiologist in various hospitals, including Westend Hospital in Warri, Benoni Hospitals in Benin City, and Shell Hospital in Ogunu. In 1994, he established his private medical practice.

His political journey commenced as a founding member and chairman of the All Nigeria Congress Association for the Warri South Local Government Area. He was also an executive member of the Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM) and a foundational member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

In 1999, he was appointed Commissioner for Health in Delta State, where he improved medical staff remuneration and upgraded healthcare infrastructure. In 2003, he became the Secretary to the State Government.

Dr. Uduaghan served as the Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. His administration focused on healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. Notably, he initiated the “Delta Beyond Oil” strategy to diversify the state’s economy beyond oil dependency.

Personal Life

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is married to Roli Nere Uduaghan, the daughter of Brigadier General Sunny Tuoyo (Rtd), a former Military Administrator of Ondo State.

They have two children, Orode Ryan-Okpu and Toritseju Uduaghan. Details about previous relationships are not publicly documented. He is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan’s estimated net Worth is $50 million. His wealth primarily comes from his political career, business ventures, and medical practice. As a two-term Governor of Delta State, he played a significant role in governance and economic development.

Before entering politics, he worked as a consultant anaesthesiologist and owned a private medical practice. He also invests in various sectors, which contributes to his financial status.