Professor Jibril Aminu, a distinguished diplomat, cardiologist, and statesman who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Education and later Minister of Petroleum, has passed away at the age of 85.
He died in Abuja on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
His funeral prayer is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today at the Abuja National Mosque. His remains will then be flown to Yola and subsequently to Song Local Government Area, Adamawa State, for burial.
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A celebrated medical scholar, Professor Aminu earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1965, graduating as the best student from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He further obtained a PhD in Medicine from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, in 1972.
Throughout his illustrious career, he served Nigeria in various significant roles, including:
- Minister of Education and later Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (1989–1992)
- Ambassador to the United States (1999–2003)
- Senator representing Adamawa Central (2003–2011)
- Delegate to the National Constitutional Conference (1994–1995)
While serving as Petroleum Minister, he was elected President of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation in 1991 and also presided over the OPEC Conference between 1991 and 1992.
Professor Aminu leaves behind a lasting legacy of public service, diplomacy, and academic excellence.
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