Niger: Gov. Bago mourns death of Ex- minister of agriculture Audu Ogbeh

By  Daniel Ebi , Minna 

Niger State governor,  Mohammed Umaru Bago  at the weekend mourned the death of elder statesman, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh whose death was announced on Saturday. 

Bago in a condolence message signed and issued to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the death of the former minister as a great loss not only to Benue State but Nigeria as a whole.

He recalled the immense contributions of the deceased to nation-building when he held various positions at different times.

The governor maintained that the deceased will surely be remembered for his proficiency and impact on agriculture, politics, and playwriting.

He commiserates with his Benue State colleague, Hyacinth Alia, the Och’Idoma, HRM John Elaigwu Odogbo, the family of the deceased, and the entire people of the state over the devastating loss.

“The farmer governor prays that God will repose the soul of the deceased, grant him eternal rest, and comfort all the loved ones he left behind.

“The late Audu Ogbeh served as the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development between 2015 and 2019.

“The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP from 2001 to 2005,and the Federal Minister of Communications from 1982 to 1983, among others.