Former Minister, Sen Jubril Martins-Kuye is dead

A former Nigerian Minister and Senator, Jubril Martins-Kuye is useless.

Martins-Kuye was stated to have died on Sunday morning at his In the past-Iwoye residence in Ogun State.

The octogenarian was a grassroots politician who grew to become a Senator through the third republic.

The present Senator representing Ogun East, Lekan Mustapha confirmed the demise of Martins-Kuye.

Senator Mustapha described the loss of life of the elder statesman as a giant blow to Ogun and Nigeria, saying, “he was a mentor and a pathfinder.”

Martins-Kuye clocked 80 on August 16, 2020 and was celebrated by many, together with President Muhammadu Buhari.

He was appointed the Nigerian Minister of Commerce and Business on April 6, 2010.

Former Minister, Sen Jubril Martins-Kuye is useless