Chief Audu Ogbeh, the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development is dead.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Ogbeh died on Saturday at the age of 78.
Confirming the news, the deceased’ family in a statement on Saturday said 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.
The family described 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.
It noted that details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course, while expressing gratitude to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers and support.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” the statement concluded.