The Nigerian education community is in mourning following the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Nawuya Wushishi, the esteemed father of the Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi.
A Centenarian's Journey Ends
Alhaji Nawuya Wushishi, a revered community leader from the Wushishi Local Government Area in Niger State, passed away at the remarkable age of 106 years. The sad event was officially confirmed in a statement released on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
The statement was issued by the Ag. Director of Information and Public Relations for NECO, Azeez Sani. It conveyed the council's condolences to Professor Wushishi and his entire family during this period of profound loss.
Final Rites and Family Legacy
In accordance with Islamic tradition, the final rites for the late community leader have been performed. The family and the community have committed his soul to God, with prayers for Aljanah firdausi (the highest paradise).
Alhaji Nawuya Wushishi leaves behind a vast and thriving legacy through his extensive family. He is survived by:
- 12 children
- 60 grandchildren
- 15 great-grandchildren
His most prominent surviving son is Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who heads the National Examinations Council, a pivotal institution in Nigeria's educational assessment system.
A Pillar of the Community
While nationally recognized through his son's high-profile position, Alhaji Nawuya Wushishi was himself a significant figure within his local community in Niger State. His long life of 106 years spanned epochs of Nigerian history, and his leadership undoubtedly impacted many in the Wushishi area.
The passing of such an elder statesman marks the end of an era for his family and his community. The outpouring of support from NECO and the wider public underscores the deep connections between personal family loss and the public figures who serve the nation.
