Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri issued a public statement mourning the death of former Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Turner Timinepre Isoun.
The loss of the former minister marks the departure of a key figure in Nigeria's scientific administration who influenced national development policies over several years.
Isoun died in Abuja, according to reports from the region. Governor Diri said the professor provided long-standing service, highlighting his role in shaping the country's approach to technology and innovation.
Isoun served as the Minister of Science and Technology from 2000 to 2007 [1]. During this seven-year tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the nation's scientific infrastructure and research initiatives, a period of transition for Nigeria's technological landscape.
Governor Diri said that Isoun's contributions to national development were significant. The governor's tribute focused on the professor's legacy as a public servant and academic who bridged the gap between theoretical science and government policy.
While the specific cause of death was not detailed in the official statements, the news of the death has drawn reactions from across Bayelsa State and the capital city of Abuja. The former minister's career remained a point of reference for subsequent administrations in the science and technology sector.
“Governor Douye Diri issued a public statement mourning the death of former Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Turner Timinepre Isoun.”
The passing of Prof. Turner Timinepre Isoun removes a veteran architect of Nigeria's early 21st-century science policy. His tenure from 2000 to 2007 spanned a critical era of modernization, and the public recognition by Governor Diri underscores the continued political and academic influence of Isoun's legacy within Bayelsa State and the federal government.
