National Population Commission Chairman Aminu Yussuf Dies at 66
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- Dr. Aminu Yussuf, Chairman of Nigeria's National Population Commission, died in Abuja on Friday morning after a brief illness.
- He was 66 years old and had recently been appointed to the position by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Yussuf was a prominent political figure in Niger State, having previously served as local government chairman and State Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party.
Dr. Aminu Yussuf, the Chairman of Nigeria's National Population Commission (NPC), has passed away at the age of 66. He died in Abuja early Friday morning following a brief illness, according to confirmation from his Principal Private Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Sulaiman.
Yussuf, an indigene of Niger State, was recently appointed as the NPC National Chairman by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His tenure in public service was marked by significant political involvement within Niger State. He previously held positions as a local government chairman and served as the State Secretary for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Born in Wushishi town, Niger State, Yussuf was recognized as a prominent political figure in the state's landscape. His remains are expected to be interred in Minna, the capital of Niger State, after Islamic funeral prayers at the Minna Central Mosque.
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