Katsina State Government has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the death of Professor Jibril Aminu, former minister if education.who died today at the in Abuja today, Thursday at the age of 85
In statement signed and issued by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chuef Press Secretary tov Gov Dikko Radd quoted Gov Dikko Radda in a condolence message saying Professor Aminu embodied the finest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and public service that have long distinguished the North.
“Professor Jibril Aminu was not just a great northerner but a Nigerian icon whose contributions to education, energy sector development, and diplomacy left indelible marks in our nation’s history,” Governor Radda stated.
The Governor praised the late Professor’s remarkable journey from academia to the highest levels of government, noting his transformative tenure as Minister of Education and later as Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources between 1989 and 1992.
Governor Radda also commended Professor Aminu’s distinguished diplomatic service as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States from 1999 to 2003, and his legislative contributions as Senator representing Adamawa Central constituency from 2003 to 2011.
