By Hadiza Mohammed, Northern Operation
The Chairman of the National Population Commission, NPC, Dr. Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, is dead.
Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026. News of his death reached Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma’at prayer, throwing associates and political circles into mourning.
The NPC boss was said to have taken ill shortly before his death.
Confirming the development to newsmen, his Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, said: “Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness.”
The Digital Rector of Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Amb. Ibrahim Umar Kontagora, has also mourned Wushishi, describing his death as a painful loss to the Kontagora Emirate, Niger State and Nigeria.
In a condolence message, Kontagora said: “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Digital Rector, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Amb Ibrahim Umar Kontagora PhD extends his deepest condolences to the entire good people of Kontagora Emirate over the painful loss of Alhaji Aminu Yusuf Talba Wushishi, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).”
He added: “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.”
According to him, “He was a distinguished personality whose contributions and service to humanity will remain a lasting part of his legacy.”
“At this difficult moment, we pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus, and gives his family, colleagues, friends, and the entire Kontagora Emirate the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss.”
He concluded: “May Allah grant us all a good ending and make our final destination Jannatul Firdaus. Amin Ya Rabbal Alamin.”
Wushishi, a former Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, officially assumed office as NPC Chairman on December 2, 2025. He served for 10 months.
He had a strong academic background and had served in various public service roles before his appointment to head the commission.
He succeeded Nasir Kwarra who concluded his five-year tenure as NPC chairman in December 2020.
Details surrounding Wushishi’s funeral arrangements were still being awaited as of the time of filing this report.
– Punch.
