It was gathered that Mr Martins-Kuye died on Sunday morning at his hometown, Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State.
His death was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Kunle Somorin.
Jubril Martin-Kuye who was born on August 16, 1942, died at the age of 78.
During his lifetime, he served as a senator during the Third Republic. Upon the return of democracy in 1999, he contested for governor of Ogun State under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but lost to Olusegun Osoba.
In the same year, he was appointed by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration as the minister of state for finance where he served till 2003.
President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him as the minister of commerce and industry between 2010 and 2011 while completing the remaining tenure of departed late President Umar Yar-Adua.
Mr Martins-Kuye for several years also served as Aare Musulumi of Ogun State.
Meanwhile, the remains of former Minister of State for Finance, Senator Jubril Martins – Kuye, has been buried according to the Islamic ritesin his home town in Ago – Iwoye, Ijebu He was interred after islamic prayers were offered for peaceful repose of his soul.
Ogun State Governor Abiodun Price Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Senator Martins-Kuye as a huge loss to members of his family and progressive politicians in the country.
Bolanle Adesida
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