Ex-Delta deputy governor, Amos Utuama, dies at 77
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former deputy governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Utuama, has died at the age of 77.
Utuama, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who was born on June 5, 1947, died early Saturday in Lagos.
Utuama was deputy to former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
Before that, he was the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Delta State under the administration of former governor James Ibori.
Before his foray into politics, Prof. Utuama was a well-respected lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
He was a native of Otughievwen (Otu-Jeremi) town in Ughievwen Kingdom of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The former deputy governor has been in and out of hospital after the passing of his wife, Dr Nelly Utuama.
In his tribute, Ibori described the late Utuama as a humble, loyal aide who executed his duties with utmost professionalism during his lifetime.
He wrote: “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.”
