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