ACF Mourns Passing Of Former Minister Chief Audu Ogbeh
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh, a former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Executive Council (NEC) of ACF.
In a statement by Professor Tukur A. Muhammad-Baba, National Publicity Secretary of ACF, it described Chief Ogbeh as a man who had lived a life of service and dedication to Nigeria and humanity. He noted that Chief Ogbeh’s passing was a great loss to the nation and the ACF family.
Chief Ogbeh, who was 78 years old at the time of his death, was a highly respected statesman and politician who served in various capacities, including Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources. He also served as the deputy speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly and chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The ACF described Chief Ogbeh as a nationalist and a committed son of Arewa who had paid his dues well. He was a passionate farmer and one of the biggest farmers in Nigeria, with a life well-lived in the service of humanity.
As the Chairman of the National Executive Council (NEC) of ACF from 2020 to 2023, Chief Ogbeh played a key role in shaping the organisation’s policies and programmes. Until his demise, he was also the deputy chairman of the Advisory Committee working to celebrate the ACF’s 25th Anniversary.
The ACF has sent its condolences to the family of Chief Ogbeh, the government and people of Nigeria, Arewa, Benue State, and his numerous friends across the country and beyond.
The organisation prayed that Almighty God would grant him peaceful repose and comfort his family during this difficult time.
Chief Ogbeh’s legacy will be remembered for his contributions to the development of Nigeria, particularly in the areas of agriculture and politics. His commitment to the ACF and his role in shaping the organisation’s policies and programmes will also be remembered for years to come, the group noted.