- Shettima Visits Audu Ogeh Family
- Accompanied By Other Delegates and Officials
- Expresses Deep Sadness Over Death
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday led a delegation on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former Minister of Agriculture and one of Nigeria’s elder statesmen.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the visit was part of efforts by the Presidency to commiserate with the Ogbeh family following the passing of the respected politician and public servant, who died on Saturday at the age of 78.
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Speaking during the visit, Vice President Shettima expressed deep sadness over the loss, describing Chief Ogbeh as a visionary leader and patriot who contributed immensely to Nigeria’s political and agricultural landscape.
According to the Vice President, Ogbeh’s passing is not just a loss to his family and community, but a significant blow to Nigeria’s national development and agricultural transformation efforts.
“Chief Audu Ogbeh was a man of uncommon wisdom and patriotism. He was deeply committed to the growth of our nation, especially in the area of agriculture. His death is an irreparable loss to our developmental journey,” Shettima said.
Chief Ogbeh had a long and distinguished career in public service. He served as Minister of Communications during the Second Republic and later as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was also a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before becoming a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Vice President was accompanied by other top government officials and political associates who also paid tribute to the late elder statesman.
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