Abuja, Nigeria – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Jubril Aminu, a distinguished Nigerian cardiologist, statesman, and former Minister of Petroleum Resources. He was 85 years old.
According to a Facebook post by Aloyu Boya Wakili, a member of the House of Representatives, Professor Aminu passed away on Thursday in Abuja. His funeral prayer will be held at the National Mosque, Abuja, later today, followed by burial in Song, Adamawa State.
Professor Aminu had a long and illustrious career, marked by numerous achievements and contributions to the nation’s development.
Some of his notable positions include:- Minister of Education and Petroleum Resources, where he implemented reforms and oversaw the construction of the Eleme Refinery and petroleum depots across the country.- Senator, representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District from 2003 to 2011.- Ambassador to the United States, serving from 1999 to 2003.- Cardiologist, graduating in medicine from the University of Ibadan in 1965 and earning a PhD in medicine from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London.
Professor Aminu is survived by two wives and nine children. May he rest in peace as the nation mourns the loss of a great statesman and medical expert, whose contributions will be deeply missed.
