Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78.
A press statement by the Ogbeh family recently revealed that the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday, the 8th of August, 2025.
The family described Ogbeh as a man who left behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to Nigeria.
Appreciating friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their prayers and support, they announced that funeral details would be announced in due course.
The family stressed that they are comforted by the several lives Chief Audu Ogbeh impacted before his demise.
“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.
We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set.
We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” it read.
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