Lagos: Some agriculture stakeholders have lauded the legacy of the late ex-minister of agriculture, Mr. Audu Ogbeh, who died in the early hours of Saturday. The stakeholders praised the late ex-minister’s achievements in the sector in interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ogbeh was a farmer, playwright, and politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development from 2015 to 2019. A statement from the Ogbeh family confirmed his death.
The Chairman Lagos and Southwest of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mr. Femi Oke, commended the policies carried out during Ogbeh’s tenure. Oke expressed sadness at the loss and reflected on Ogbeh’s contributions to the agricultural sector, wishing his family strength in their time of mourning.
Mr. Godwin Egbebe, the National Publicity Secretary of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, highlighted Ogbeh’s dedication to agricultural development. Egbebe noted that although Ogbeh was not primarily an agriculture specialist, his passion for the field was evident from his initiatives and personal farming background.
Additionally, Mr. Akin Alabi, an agriculture expert and co-founder of Corporate Farmers International, recognized Ogbeh’s efforts, particularly in the rice revolution and other projects like the Rural Grazing Area Livestock Programme. Alabi acknowledged the strides made under Ogbeh’s leadership but pointed out the lack of youth inclusivity in his policy programmes.
