NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office

Dr. Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), has died. His death was confirmed on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness, sending shockwaves through his associates and political circles.

Wushishi, who had a strong academic background and served in various public roles, officially assumed office as NPC Chairman on December 2, 2025. He succeeded Nasir Kwarra, whose five-year tenure concluded in December 2020. The news of his passing reached Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma’at prayer.

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Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness.

Stanley Nwosu, his Special Adviser on Media, confirmed the development, stating, "Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness." Tributes have poured in, with Amb Ibrahim Umar Kontagora, the Digital Rector of Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, describing Wushishi's death as a painful loss.

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His passing is a great loss not only to his immediate family and loved ones, but also to the people of Kontagora Emirate, Niger State, and Nigeria at large.

Kontagora extended his deepest condolences, noting, "His passing is a great loss not only to his immediate family and loved ones, but also to the people of Kontagora Emirate, Niger State, and Nigeria at large." He added, "He was a distinguished personality whose contributions and service to humanity will remain a lasting part of his legacy."

Details surrounding Wushishi’s death and funeral arrangements were still being awaited at the time of reporting. His death marks the end of a significant period of service for the National Population Commission.

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He was a distinguished personality whose contributions and service to humanity will remain a lasting part of his legacy.