The Delta State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DACCIMA) on Friday paid a condolence visit on the family of the former Delta State governor, late Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.

The President of DACCIMA, Engr. Anthony Okoh led the leadership and some member of the Association on the visit.

Condoling the family, Okoh said that the passing of the former governor was a big blow to DACCIMA.

“We are here today not only to share in your grief but to also acknowledge and appreciate a man whose leadership and goodwill extended to our Association during his time as governor of Delta State.

“DACCIMA remembers with gratitude the support he gave to the growth of commerce, industry and the organised private sector in the state,” he said.

The DACCIMA boss recalled the numerous contributions of the departed governor to the growth of the Association.

According to him, the late Uduaghan was the last governor to visit the Association’s Trade Fair.

Okoh added that the former governor facilitated a trip to China for members of the DACCIMA.

According to him, other contributions included: building the Warri Business Park for organised private sector; ensure Delta State had Budget for Trade Fair and support annual Trade Fair; gave prominence for organised private sector in government.

“Facilitated the granting of Cement importation License to one of it’s members- Madewell Nigeria Limited through former President Olusegun Obasanjo; facilitated the appointment of one of it’s members as the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry,” he said.

Okoh also said that the ex-governor facilitated a permanent seat for DACCIMA in the State Executive Council and appointed three members of the Association into position of Board for Polytechnic in the State.

Okoh said that the passing of the former governor was one, the Chamber felt beyond the immediate circle of his family.

While identifying with the family at this moment of grief, the Association prayed that the Almighty God grants the family the strength, courage and comfort to bear the irreparable loss.

In a separate condolences message, DACCIMA said that the news of the death of the former governor came to the organised private sector as a rude shock.

Okoh emphasised that the Association benefited immensely former governor’s vision, support and commitment to economic development.

“On behalf of the leadership of DACCIMA, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the Uduaghan family of Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta on the painful exit of the former governor.

“His Excellency was a distinguished stateman whose administration demonstrated a commendable understanding of the critical roles of the private sector in driving economic growth, industrial development, employment generation and sustainable prosperity,” he said.

While acknowledging the former governor’s
impacts in the Association, Okoh said that deceased’s contributions to the economic advancement of Delta State and support for institutions such as DACCIMA would remain enduring testimonies to the organised private sector.

He said that the former governor recognised the strategic importance of the Association as a platform for promoting commerce, industry, investment and public-private sector collaboration.

“At this difficult moment, we identify with the Uduaghan family and pray that the Almighty God grants you the strength, fortitude and comfort to bear the irreparable loss.

“Please accept the assurance of our highest regards and deepest sympathies,” he added.

The DACCIMA team was received by the wife of the deceased, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan and other members of the family.

The visit culminated with collective prayers for the bereaved family.

Recall that late governor Uduaghan passed on Oct. 19, 2026 at the age of 71.