Audu Ogbeh | |
|---|---|
 Taken in 2016 | |
| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | |
| In office 11 November 2015 – 28 May 2019 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Minister of State | Heineken Lokpobiri |
| Preceded by | Akinwumi Adesina |
| Succeeded by | Sabo Nanono |
| National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Barnabas Gemade |
| Succeeded by | Ahmadu Ali |
| Federal Minister of Communications | |
| In office 1982–1983 | |
| President | Shehu Shagari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Audu Innocent Ogbeh 28 July 1947 Otukpo, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Benue State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2015–present) |
| Other political affiliations | National Party of Nigeria (1979–1983) Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2005) |
| Spouse | married 1975 |
| Children | 5, including Ogwa Iweze |
| Alma mater | |
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Audu Innocent Ogbeh ((); born 28 July 1947) is a Nigerian farmer, playwright and politician who served as the minister of agriculture and rural development from 2015 to 2019.[1][2] He was chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2001 until January 2005. He served as the minister of communications in the Nigerian Second Republic from 1982 to 1983. He is known for his literary works, and has written five plays which include three published works. One of his plays, the Epitaph of Simon Kisulu was staged at Muson Center in 2002.[3]
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- ^ Fuidelis Njoku. "Reliving Apartheid On Stage." P.M. News (Lagos) 17 April 2002.