Former Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Innocent Ogbe has died at the age of 72.
Ogbe was a three-time minister under many administrations including those of President Shehu Shagari and Olusegun Obasanjo.
The death of the former Minister was announced in a statement issued by his family.
According to the statement, “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.
“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.”
A former university lecturer, Chief Audu Ogbeh was a distinguished farmer. He became a politician in 1979, when he was elected into the Benue State House of Assembly, where he was the deputy speaker. He later served as a minister three times, under Presidents Shehu Shagari and Muhammadu Buhari. He was also the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between 2001 and 2005 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo..
