… As the the Septuagenarian Laid to Rest in His Hometown
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has paid glowing tribute to the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, late Audu Innocent Ogbeh for his uncommon contributions to the development of the nation.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON made the disclosure at the funeral service of the former Minister while delivering the condolence message of the President to the family in Benue State, describing him as a patriot and a statesman whose selfless service left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s development.
“The President appreciate profoundly the contributions of late Audu Ogbeh to the development of the country in various capacity: as a Minister, Special Adviser National Chairman of PDP, manages the Committee that midwife the emergence of APC that has been in power since 2015”, he said.
SGF assured the people of Benue not to grief the loss of the great icon because he has lived a fulfilled life as a patriot with a great track records worthy of emulation.
Speaking at the funeral service, the son to the late Minister, Adegbeope Ogbeh, expressed profound gratitude for the support the family received after the demise of their father. He added that his father had ran a good race and has finished his course and it’s their desire to imbibe his sterling legacies.
The funeral service was attended by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, Senator Representing Benue North-West Senator, Dr. Titus Tartenger Zam, Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, and other top government officials, members of the National Assembly, dignitaries from across the country, and well-wishers who came to honour the memory of the late minister.
Segun Imohiosen
Director, Information & Public Relations
27th September, 2025