President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed sadness over the passing of a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh.
Ogbeh served during the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term.
In a statement on Saturday, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described Ogbeh as a distinguished Nigerian of service and integrity.
“It is with great sadness that I received news of the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a distinguished elder statesman and dedicated public servant.
“Ogbeh lived a life of service, integrity, and commitment to the development of our nation.
“As a two-time minister under different administrations, and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, his contributions to agriculture, rural development, and nation-building will be long remembered.
“Ogbeh was an intellectual storehouse, whose legacy of service and dedication to Nigeria testifies to his character and commitment to public service. We will sorely miss him.
“On behalf of my family, constituents, and the 10th Senate, I extend deepest condolences to the family of Chief Audu Ogbeh.
“To his friends, political associates, the people and government of Benue, and our great party, the All Progressives Congress.
“I pray that Almighty God grants the family fortitude to bear this painful loss, and may his soul find eternal favour with God,” Akpabio said.
(NAN)
