By BERNARD BALOGUN (BenPino)

It is another Saturday. Just like it was a Saturday on February 22, 2025 when his friend of over forty years succumbed to death ? Tom Adaba.

One by one the world is depleting by men and women of substance. The late Chief Audu Ogbeh can be so described as a man of letters and charismatic leadership. Chief Audu Ogbeh came to national limelight in 1979 when he was appointed as a Minister of Communications by the late Alhaji Shehu Shagari administration of the NPN under the NPN/NPP political arrangement. He came to public limelight again in 2001 or so, when he was appointed National Chairman of the PDP during the OBJ administration. He was closed to my boss, Prof Tom Adaba (of blessed memory) and he visited our offices few times. The last time l saw the late Chief was on Sunday, February 23, I believe my memory serves me right, a day after the demise of the veteran broadcaster, Prof Adaba. He came to the house with his amiable wife on a condolence visit. I did not initially recognise him However, Tom Adaba?s cousin drew my attention to his presence and l ushered him & wife to the presence of Dr Adaba?s spouse. That was seven months ago. Sadly he too is gone.

He was Indeed a guru in the field of agriculture and will be remembered for his numerous contributions. A committed farmer by every definition.

A brilliant & phonetic communicator, a fluent speaker with some element of gymnastic display to convey to messages and his love for literary works stood him out.

Nigeria has lost a salient national builder.

I commiserate with his worthy family, his friends and admirers across the globe and to the industrious people of Benue State.

May Mother earth be friendly to his body. May he find joy and peace in the celestial realm.

Adieu big bros.

?Bernard Balogun (BenPino) writes from Abuja.

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