Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78.
Ogbeh, who also served as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2001 to 2005, died peacefully, his family announced in a statement on Saturday.
“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.
“He 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.
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“Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course. We thank friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers and support during this time. We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch, the statement read.
The respected politician and public servant, Ogbeh was appointed Minister of Agriculture in 2015 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, a position he held until 2019.
His tenure was marked by various initiatives aimed at boosting food production and supporting rural farmers.
Tributes have begun pouring in from political leaders, associates, and citizens, celebrating his decades-long contribution to Nigeria’s political and agricultural sectors.
