Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a renowned elder statesman and former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The late Ogbeh died on Saturday at the age of 78.
Chairman of NSGF and Governor of Gombe, Inuwa Yahaya, conveyed this in a condolence message.
Yahaya described Ogbeh as “a towering political figure, a statesman of uncommon intellect and an iconic son of Northern Nigeria.”
He noted that Ogbeh devoted his life to national development and public service.
“Chief Audu Ogbeh was an accomplished leader, a seasoned politician and multifaceted scholar whose contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey and development will remain etched in history,” Yahaya said.
“He brought dignity and depth to every office he held and served the country with integrity and commitment”.
Yahaya described Ogbeh’s death as a huge loss to Benue, the north, and the entire country.
“As chairman of the Northern State Governors’ Forum, I join the government and people of Benue, the Ogbeh family and indeed the nation in mourning a truly remarkable Nigerian”.
The late former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) left behind a legacy of patriotism, intellectual depth, humility, and outstanding public service.
Yahaya prayed for the peaceful repose of Ogbeh’s soul and for strength and comfort to his family.
“Chief Audu Ogbeh was an accomplished leader, a seasoned politician and multifaceted scholar whose contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey and development will remain etched in history.