The condolence visit of Umth Management to the family of Jibril Aminu, by James Bwala, by James Bwala

The management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (Umth) Thursday 11 June 2025 made a visit to the family of the late professor Jibril Aminu, a distinct scholar and former minister of education. This gesture underlines the recognition of Umth of the immense contributions of Professor Aminu to the educational panorama of Nigeria and its lasting inheritance in the academic world. These visits are fundamental to demonstrate institutional respect and solidarity with families in mourning during periods of loss, reflecting the values ​​supported by the academic communities.

Professor Jibril Aminu has been widely celebrated for his dedication to advance education and promote intellectual growth throughout Nigeria. The visit of Umth Management not only honored his memory, but he also reiterated their commitment to support the standards he supported throughout his career. By engaging directly with the family in mourning, Umth has exemplified compassion and collegial support, strengthening the bonds within the academic fraternity.

This visit of condolences by Umth Management highlights the importance of recognizing eminent characters in education that have modeled national development. It serves as a reminder that institutions must continue to celebrate and preserve these inherits through respectful gestures that strengthen common ties within the academic world. The visit was also an opportunity for Umth to express gratitude for Professor Aminu’s contributions. This visit also provided a road to Umth to reflect on the values ​​that Professor Aminu has instilled to the academic community, underlining the need for a continuous dedication to educational excellence.

This occasion underlined the collective responsibility of academic institutions to honor those who have significantly influenced educational landscapes and have inspired future generations. By paying homage to such a distinct figure, Umth Management strengthens the meaning of nourishing intellectual inheritance that inspire progress in the educational sector. This gesture also underlined the profound respect and admiration for the contributions of Professor Aminu to medical science in Nigeria.

A letter of condolences was formally delivered to the family in mourning, expressing collective sympathy and recognizing their profound loss. The letter highlighted the dedication, professionalism and lasting impact of Professor Aminu on the academic community.

In a related announcement, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, head of medical director (cmd) of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (Umth), revealed the plans to appoint the center of the heart in honor of Professor Aminu. This decision reflects the recognition of his pioneering work and commitment to advance the cardiac care in Nigeria. Appointing such a vital structure after him serves not only as a tribute, but also as inspiration for future generations in research and medical practice.

These acts symbolize both mourning and celebration, the margin of an esteemed lost scholar and the celebration of his lasting inheritance in the Nigeria medical field. The establishment of a heart center that bears its name guarantees that Professor Aminu’s contributions will continue to influence health development throughout the nation. This initiative also underlines the importance of honoring those who have paved the way for progress, ensuring that their bequests are not forgotten but rather serve as a guide light for the next medical professionals.

Although the formal ceremony will be held on July 29, 2025. The name of the center of the heart is a testimony of Professor Aminu’s visionary work and acts as a lighthouse of excellence, inspiring both the current practitioners and the future medical leaders to emulate his passion and his dedication. In this spirit, the center of the heart will not only provide cutting -edge heart care, but also favor an environment of innovation and learning, in which aspiring doctors and researchers can be based on the fundamental work of Professor Aminu, pushing the boundaries of medical science while maintaining its Etos of compassion and excellence at the center of their practice.

The legacy of Professor Aminu, immortalized through this heart center, will therefore continue to model the landscape of health care in Nigeria, strengthening the critical role that the dedication and visionary leadership play in making the medical borders advance. It is an appropriate tribute to a man whose work of life has been defined by an incessant research of knowledge and a profound commitment to improving patients’ results.

■ James Bwala, Phd, writes from Abuja.

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