Sh*ckwaves Hit Nation: NDLEA Chairman Marwa Reacts To Ex-Minister’s Sudden Demise

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has mourned the passing of former Minister of Education, Professor Jubril Muhammad Aminu, describing it as a profound national loss.

Professor Aminu, a renowned scholar, statesman, and diplomat, died at the age of 85 on Thursday, June 5.

In a statement released on Friday, Marwa paid glowing tribute to the late Professor, calling him a beacon of knowledge whose impact spanned across medicine, education, foreign affairs, politics, and the oil sector—fields in which he faithfully served Nigeria over the years.

“The death of Professor Aminu is a monumental loss that has left many in Nigeria and beyond grieving,” Marwa stated. “Even at 85, we had hoped he would live longer, allowing the nation to continue benefiting from his unmatched wisdom and experience in critical areas of human development.”

Marwa added that the outpouring of tributes within just 24 hours of the announcement highlights the depth of Professor Aminu’s influence and legacy, further amplifying the collective sense of loss.

“Despite our sorrow, we must also celebrate the extraordinary life of a man who stood as an icon of knowledge and excellence in both medicine and academia. His contributions remain etched in the fabric of our national development,” the NDLEA chief said.

He also shared a personal connection with the late elder statesman, noting that they both hailed from Adamawa State and had crossed paths multiple times while serving the nation. Marwa said he holds dear the memories of those encounters, which reflected Aminu’s lifelong commitment to Nigeria’s progress.