Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78.
His death was announced in a statement by the Ogbeh family on Saturday, which disclosed 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 passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read.
The family described him as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community,” adding, “We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set.”
According to the statement, details of the funeral arrangements will be made public later, while the family appealed for privacy during the mourning period.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” it concluded.
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