The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, has died. He passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness, according to his Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu.
News of his death reached Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma'at prayer. Wushishi, a former Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had reportedly taken ill shortly before his death.
Confirmation and Official Statement
Confirming the development, his Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, said: "Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness."
Wushishi officially assumed office as Chairman of the National Population Commission on December 2, 2025. His death comes just eight months after he took on the role.
Background and Legacy
Before his appointment as NPC Chairman, Wushishi served as Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the PDP, a position that placed him at the heart of political activities in the state.
His tenure at the NPC was brief, but his unexpected passing has left a gap in the commission's leadership. The news has prompted condolences from colleagues and political associates across the state.
Impact and Next Steps
The National Population Commission is a key federal agency responsible for population censuses and demographic data collection in Nigeria. Wushishi's death leaves the commission without its substantive chairman, and the process for a successor will likely follow established federal procedures.
As of the time of this report, no official funeral arrangements or further statements from the commission have been announced. The nation awaits an official transition plan to ensure continuity in the commission's work.
