Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. He passed away on Saturday.
A statement issued by the Ogbeh family confirmed his death, noting that the elder statesman died peacefully.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August 2025, at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read.
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The family described him as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.”
“We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set,” the family added.
Funeral arrangements, they said, would be announced in due course. They also expressed gratitude to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers and support, while requesting privacy during the mourning period.
