Fintiri mourns Prof. Jibril Aminu.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed sorrow over the passing of Professor Jibrin Aminu, one of Nigeria’s most illustrious elder statesmen, at the age of 85.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Fintiri praised the late professor as a revered academic scholar whose impact in academia is felt both locally and internationally, according to his chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonosoiku.

The governor described the late Professor Aminu as “a towering figure in Nigeria’s intellectual and political landscape”. Governor Fintiri said the loss is monumental, not only for Adamawa State but for the entire nation, which greatly benefitted from his wisdom, scholarship, and decades of patriotic service.

Professor Aminu served Nigeria with rare distinction in a range of national assignments, including as Minister of Education, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, and Senator representing Adamawa Central. In each of these capacities, he embodied dignity, insight, and a commitment to national development.

“Nigeria has lost one of its finest minds, a devoted public servant and a distinguished son of Adamawa. Professor Jibrin Aminu was a rare breed of patriot and a silent reformer, with a legacy that spans education, diplomacy, and politics. His life’s work is an enduring gift to the nation, and his humility and wisdom will be sorely missed.

The Governor prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive Professor Aminu’s shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus. He extended our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and all Nigerians touched by Professor Aminu’s extraordinary life.

“Though his passing leaves a void, his legacy remains a guiding light for generations to come. May his soul find peace in the mercy of Allah, Governor Fintiri concluded.