Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Utuama, has passed away at age 77.
He reportedly died in Lagos early Saturday morning, though his family has yet to make an official statement.
Born on June 5, 1947, Utuama served as Delta’s Deputy Governor from 2007 to 2015 under Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
A respected legal professional and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, he previously held the positions of Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta during James Ibori’s administration.
Expressing his condolences, former Governor James Ibori shared a heartfelt tribute, saying, “Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, my humble, loyal, and esteemed Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. You were my steadfast legal foundation, executing your duties with unwavering commitment. If it were within my power to halt death, I would have done so for you. Farewell, dear Professor. May your pure soul rest in eternal peace.”
Utuama, originally from Otughievwen town in the Ughelli South Local Government Area, was also a well-regarded law professor at the University of Lagos before entering politics.
His passing follows a period of illness after losing his wife, Dr. Nelly Utuama.
