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Professor Jibril Aminu, a renowned Nigerian scholar, politician, and diplomat, has ed away at the age of 85.

A family source confirmed the news to Daily Trust , on Wednesday.

Hon. Abdullahi Prambe, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development in Adamawa State, also confirmed the news.

Aminu, who celebrated his 85th birthday on August 25, 2024, was a towering figure in Nigerian public life.

Born in Song, Adamawa in 1939, his illustrious career spanned several critical sectors.

He was a Consultant Cardiologist, an influential educational , and a seasoned statesman.

His extensive public service included pivotal roles as Minister of Education, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, and a Senator who represented Adamawa Central.

Prambe expressed profound sorrow over the loss, describing the deceased as a mentor and a guiding light for both Adamawa and Nigeria.

“His contributions to education, healthcare, and governance will remain etched in our history,” Prambe stated.

A family source said the funeral is scheduled for 2. today, following the Zuhr prayer, at the Abuja National Mosque.

The family is yet to release an official statement regarding the exact cause of death or further funeral arrangements.

https://dailytrust.com/prof-jibril-aminu-dies-at-85/#google_vignette

On 2 January 2010, Aminu was installed the "Bobaselu of The Source" by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade.

Sijuade just dey dash everybody title once you had money to give out.

Rest in peace

Amotolongbo:
Daddy wa, but why?

If you are looking for reasons why Nigeria is the way it is

He is one of them

"...was a consultant cardiologist and professor of.medicine...." we just lost a rare academic as Nigerians!

He was Minister of Education that closed most universities in the South of Nigeria for 5 months in 1989 and was happy for that to be 12 months because of protest. Maybe he believed that would help the North catch up

In everything he was an enemy to southern Nigeria

He and Atiku Abubakar did not get along. It seems Atiku looked down on him when he was vice-president.

When Atiku launched his book, Aminu referred to it as "cocktail of lies and half-truths."

He wasn't mincing words

One of the earliest looters during the military regime of Babangida

What a resume! The man has trod the echelon of his medical profession, politics and diplomacy. Top man. May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen

Mallam jubril aminu
Alhaji jubril aminu
Senator jubril aminu
Ambassador jubril aminu
Professor jubril aminu
Honourable jubril aminu
May your soul rest in peace

aribisala0:
He was Minister of Education that closed most universities in the South of Nigeria for 5 months in 1989 and was happy for that to be 12 months because of protest. Maybe he believed that would help the North catch up

In everything he was an enemy to southern Nigeria

You mean he ordered all universities in Southern Nigeria shut just like that?

Agbegbaorogboye:

You mean he ordered all universities in Southern Nigeria shut just like that?

I mean what I wrote

read it again


and if you cannot comprehend ask a sensible neighbour to assist you

aribisala0:
He was Minister of Education that closed most universities in the South of Nigeria for 5 months in 1989 and was happy for that to be 12 months because of protest. Maybe he believed that would help the North catch up

In everything he was an enemy to southern Nigeria

This was actually done by IBB. He is pan-Nigeria. He even schooled in Southern Nigeria.

Baba's service in military government was what actually diminished him.

He was absolutely brilliant and distinguished till his service in IBB's istration messed up his distinguished public service career.
He was once touted as a Presidential choice at some point until his record of serving military messed it up. He was actually a good man in my estimation.

I’m sure Naija is worse today than when he was a minister…

FreeStuffsNG:

This was actually done by IBB. He is pan-Nigeria. He even schooled in Southern Nigeria.

Baba's service in military government was what actually diminished him.

He was absolutely brilliant and distinguished till his service in IBB's istration messed up his distinguished public service career.
He was once touted as a Presidential choice at some point until his record of serving military messed it up. He was actually a good man in my estimation.

What is the relevance of his schooling in Southern Nigeria?

I do not know what you mean by it was actually done by IBB > To that extent everything that happend from 1985 to 1993 was done by IBB?


He was the Minister of Education and he announced the closure. It was also his job to advice the government,
Many schools were shut down indefinitely in the south even though their involvement was minimal

Colleges of Medicine (His constituency) including UI where he trained were shut down even though they were not involved. Medical students generally dis not participate.

His son happened to be in Medical school at the time in a Northern University. They were not affected

Oops! The best this nation has ever had are just leaving the nation and to the great beyond. God's rest sir. Adieu!

aribisala0:
What is the relevance of his schooling in Southern Nigeria?

I do not know what you mean by it was actually done by IBB > To that extent everything that happend from 1985 to 1993 was done by IBB?


He was the Minister of Education and he announced the closure. It was also his job to advice the government,
Many schools were shut down indefinitely in the south even though their involvement was minimal

Colleges of Medicine (His constituency) including UI where he trained were shut down even though they were not involved. Medical students generally dis not participate.

His son happened to be in Medical school at the time in a Northern University. They were not affected

Smh.. I wish you could write same about late Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti who wrecked our health system and created the problem we are still struggling to solve in Nigeria’s health system till date.

FreeStuffsNG:

Smh.. I wish you could write same about late Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti who wrecked our health system and created the problem we are still struggling to solve in Nigeria’s health system till date.

How did he wreck our health system? can you give one or two metrics please

I do not see why there is a need for such comparison and the only rationale is clearly deflection and Tribal , very base but I will indulge you so kindly enlighten us about Olikoye Ransome Kuti

Kuti was not the Minister of Education so I do not see a basis for bringing that to this thread or how it is relevant other than inferiority complex

I will gladly discuss that with you if you can open another thread so we do not derail this one about Aminu who also was Minister of Petroleum and we shall get to discuss his shenanigans in that role as well

aribisala0:


I mean what I wrote

read it again


and if you cannot comprehend ask a sensible neighbour to assist you

Well, what you wrote is wrong. It is disappointing to see the length Nigerians go to ethnicize and regionalise every little speck of dust
I doubt the military were always led by sectional musings in their decisions

Agbegbaorogboye:

Well, what you wrote is wrong. It is disappointing to see the length Nigerians go to ethnicize and regionalise every little speck of dust
I doubt the military were always led by sectional musings in their decisions

You are the Universal judge of what is right or wrong?

You are entitled to believe or doubt what you like. Your mind your volition

Why should your doubts, beliefs or delusions be of any concern to me?
In short why are you telling me and what am I supposed to do with it? Why should I care what you doubt?

No one said the military were always led by sectional musings It is not clear how or from where you conjured that exercise in self indulgent pseudo-intellectualism from.

UNDER THE WATCH OF JUBRIL AMINU A OIL MINISTER OVER 80% of oil blocks were reportedly handed over to Northerners

That is what we shall him for

Many, if not all of the guys engaging you on your earlier comments are too young to know what you're talking about. Yet inferiority complex would not allow them to rest where and when they see someone with superior knowledge. I guess that's how Nairaland will remain until something is done about it's facelessness.

aribisala0:
UNDER THE WATCH OF JUBRIL AMINU A OIL MINISTER OVER 80% of oil blocks were reportedly handed over to Northerners

That is what we shall him for

His watch has ended.

Death is wicked. All the wealth he acquired will not go down the grave with him.

Every one will be buried with white cloth or coffin only

Of what importance was he to suffering Nigerians when he had life and power?

These are people who worked hard in their private careers grew through the ranks. Ventured into politics added value. Retired home.

Not these type of politicians who have no handwork. Never worked anywhere, do not have any business. Just professional politicians. Once out of office for a short period their body starts aching them because ohingbo do. RIP sir.

aribisala0:
What is the relevance of his schooling in Southern Nigeria?

I do not know what you mean by it was actually done by IBB > To that extent everything that happend from 1985 to 1993 was done by IBB?


He was the Minister of Education and he announced the closure. It was also his job to advice the government,
Many schools were shut down indefinitely in the south even though their involvement was minimal

Colleges of Medicine (His constituency) including UI where he trained were shut down even though they were not involved. Medical students generally dis not participate.

His son happened to be in Medical school at the time in a Northern University. They were not affected

#fact : An average northerner does not like the south

We nothing but toy soldiers...no matter how we try...align thyself with tranquility.

Okay. Next piece of news.

Omooba77:


https://dailytrust.com/prof-jibril-aminu-dies-at-85/#google_vignette

God bless his soul