NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office
National Population Commission Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, has died just eight months after assuming office. Learn more about his passing. Read More: https://punchng.com/npc-chairman-dies-eight-months-after-assuming-office/
Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), has passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. The news of his demise reached Minna, Niger State's capital, around the time of Juma'at prayer. Wushishi, a former Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, had reportedly fallen ill shortly before his death.
His Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, stating that the NPC chairman had indeed died after a short illness. The Digital Rector of Niger State Polytechnic, Amb Ibrahim Umar Kontagora, expressed his deep sorrow over Wushishi's loss, describing him as a distinguished personality. Kontagora emphasized that his contributions to humanity would remain a lasting part of his legacy.
He also prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive Wushishi's shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant his family, colleagues, and the entire Kontagora Emirate strength and patience to cope with this irreparable loss.
Wushishi officially took office as Chairman of the NPC on December 2, 2025, succeeding Nasir Kwarra, who concluded his five-year tenure in December 2020. The details surrounding the circumstances of his death and funeral arrangements are still awaited as of the time of filing this report.
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