FEC mourns ex-agric minister Audu Ogbeh
The Federal Executive Council has expressed sadness over the passing of a former agriculture minister, Audu Ogbeh.
He was 78.
The secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, said this in a statement. FEC, according to Akume, described Ogbeh’s death as a great loss to the nation.
Mr Akume said the deceased served Nigeria in various capacities, including as minister of communications in the Second Republic and later as minister of agriculture under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He said Mr Ogbeh’s demise was also a personal loss, noting that they shared a bond rooted in their Benue heritage and commitment to national service.
The SGF recalled that Mr Ogbeh joined politics in the 1970s as a legislator and remained steadfast in championing national unity and development.
He condoled with the government and people of Benue, the deceased’s family, friends, and political associates, praying for the repose of his soul.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Chinese official sentenced to death over multimillion-dollar bribes
The court said the crimes resulted in “massive losses” to the state.
Sport
I instructed FIFA disciplinary committee to review Balogun’s red card after Trump called: Infantino
Mr Infantino claimed the discussion with Mr Trump was a routine part of his responsibilities.
NationWide
2027: INEC, ICPC train staff on corruption-free elections
INEC commenced a two-day sensitisation workshop for its staff as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.
Health
Dog vaccination most effective protection against rabies, veterinarian says
“More than 95 per cent of human rabies cases originate from bites by infected dogs, so vaccinating dogs interrupts transmission at its source,” he said.
World
25 killed, 100 wounded in Sri Lankan prison
The prison spokesperson attributed the violent fight to drug trafficking.
States
Seven travellers killed in Kogi auto crash: FRSC
The vehicle was conveying passengers from Auchi to Abuja when the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon.
