Nigeria has lost one of its respected elder statesmen, Chief Audu Ogbeh, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, who died on Saturday at the age of 78.
In a statement issued the same day, the Ogbeh family confirmed that the ex-minister “died peacefully” surrounded by loved ones.
“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 hailed Ogbeh 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 statement added.
They noted that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course, while extending heartfelt thanks to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their support.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” the statement concluded.
