Former Minister of Agriculture in the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration,Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead.He was aged 78.
Ogbeh, also, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died on Saturday, August 9,2025.
His family announced his demise in a statement.
It said, “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 examples he set. 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 late Ogbeh was born on July 28, 1947, in present-day Benue State. He attended King’s College, Lagos from 1967 to 1969, then studied at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from 1969 to 1972 and the University of Toulouse, France from 1973 to 1974.
He began his political career as a member of the Benue State House of Assembly and later served as Minister under the Shehu Shagari administration (1979-1983).
