MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE COMMISERATES WITH THE LATE AUDU OGBEH’S FAMILY

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari with Mrs. Justina Obehi Ogbeh, widow of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh 

“Our heartfelt condolences to the loss of our father who was a legend, an icon of the Nigerian State; he left an indelible and unforgettable mark in the history of this country especially in the agriculture sector”. Senator Abubakar Kyari 

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, has commiserated with the late Chief Audu Innocent  Ogbeh’s family, who died at the age of 78 years.

Senator Kyari signing the condolence register at the home of the Ogbeh's

Speaking during the condolence visit to the late Ogbeh’s residence at the Aso Drive, Abuja on Monday, August 11, 2025, the Minister expressed on behalf the Ministry, “Our heartfelt condolences to the loss of our father who was a legend, an icon of the Nigerian State; he left an indelible and unforgettable mark in the history of this country especially in the agriculture sector”.

He revealed that the late Audu Ogbeh served as a Minister of Communication, later Steel Development from 1982 to 1983 during the Second Republic, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (as it was then), an Elder Statesman, former National Party Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP. 

Senator Kyari described him as someone who has been honest, forthright, humble, transparent, sincere, and full of integrity.

The Minister recalled when he was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, that his first call was at the Audu Ogbeh’s home to see what he can grab from him because he was full of intellect, wisdom and someone you will enjoy sitting with to discuss about life and nationhood.

"As a nation, we going to miss him and we are here to align with you and the family, you are not alone in this grief, we join you and share your grief and we pray that may his soul rest in peace”.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi revealed that the former Minister will be greatly missed for the good legacies he left behind, especially in the Ministry in terms of programmes and the projects.

In his words, “we are here to commiserate with the family and to express our profound  condolences”.

In her response, the late Chief Audu Ogbeh’s wife, Mrs. Justina Obehi Ogbeh thanked the Honourable Minister and the management of the Ministry for the condolence visit.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Eremah Anthonia, Chief Information Officer on behalf of the Acting. Head of Information of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.