Nigeria TV Info Reports:

Former Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh Dies at 78

By John Alechenu, Abuja

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78.

Ogbeh, a seasoned politician, statesman, and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served Nigeria in various capacities, earning a reputation for his dedication to agricultural reform and rural development.

During his tenure as Minister from 2015 to 2019, he championed initiatives aimed at boosting food production, improving farmers’ access to modern equipment, and reducing the nation’s dependence on food imports.

Details of his death remain undisclosed as of press time, but tributes have begun pouring in from political leaders, colleagues, and citizens across the country, highlighting his decades-long contribution to national development.

Chief Audu Ogbeh is remembered not only for his service in public office but also for his deep passion for Nigeria’s agricultural transformation.