Former Delta State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) is dead.
Born on June 5, 1947, the late Utuama was 77.
Utuama served as deputy governor from 2007 to 2015 during the two-term tenure of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.
He was also the Attorney- General and Commissioner for Justice during the tenure of Chief James Ibori.
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”.
