Olaoluwa Olaoye
Northern States Governors’ Forum has expressed deep grief over the death of the renowned scholar, elder statesman, and diplomat Professor Jubril Aminu, who passed away in Abuja on Thursday.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide, Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli.
Yahaya described the late Aminu as an iconic figure whose remarkable legacy in public service, diplomacy, and academia would be remembered for generations.
“Prof Aminu was a man of uncommon intellect, integrity, and service.
“His contributions to Nigeria spanned decades of diligent and patriotic service from his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri to his roles as Minister of Education,” he said.
The governor also acknowledged Aminu’s role as the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, and later, a senator representing Adamawa Central where, he said, the deceased exemplified excellence and commitment to national development.
He described Aminu’s death as not only a personal loss to his family and Adamawa but to Nigeria, especially the Northern zone where he played key roles in shaping educational and socio-political landscapes.
“On behalf of the Northern governors, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the government and people of Adamawa State, and all Nigerians mourning the loss of this distinguished statesman,” he said.
Yahaya prayed to Allah to forgive Aminu’s shortcomings, reward his lifetime of service, and grant him Aljannat Firdaus.
