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Former Delta State Deputy Governor Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN), a distinguished legal scholar and senior advocate, has died at the age of 77, prompting an outpouring of condolences across the state.
4. Born on June 5, 1947, Utuama served as Deputy Governor of Delta State between 2007 and 2015, supporting Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s administration and contributing to various state initiatives over his two-term tenure.
Before his time as Deputy Governor, Utuama was appointed Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Chief James Ibori’s government, where he was instrumental in overseeing legal reforms and governance.
Paying homage to Utuama, former Governor Ibori shared his admiration and respect, describing him as “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.
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“May your pure soul rest in eternal peace,” Ibori wrote, highlighting Utuama’s dedication and professionalism throughout his career.
Only in June, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, had congratulated Utuama, SAN, as he clocked 77.
He had praised the distinguished scholar and politician for his devotion, loyalty, and commitment to the development and unification of the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), particularly in Delta Central.
