NPC chair, Wushishi dies eight months after assuming office
- On Friday, National Population Commission Chairman Dr. Aminu Yusuf, known as Talban Wushishi, died at age 66 at Nizamiya Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.
- Wushishi reportedly fell ill five days ago while preparing for a trip to Rwanda; he had previously collapsed on March 13 during the APLS 13 Report launch, requiring medical intervention.
- Appointed by President Bola Tinubu in 2025, Wushishi formally assumed the National Population Commission chairmanship on December 3, 2025, following Senate confirmation.
- Yusuf held a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master's degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, plus a doctorate in International Relations from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
- His Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, confirmed the death, and reports indicate remains were transported to Minna, Niger State, for burial on Friday evening.
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NPC Chairman, Aminu Yusuf, dies after prolonged illness
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, is dead. A source within the commission told Daily Trust that Yusuf died at Nizamiya Hospital in Abuja after the Jummah prayer. The source added that he fell ill five days ago while preparing for a trip to Rwanda. According to the source, the NPC chairman had been suffering from what was described as diabetes-related complications before his reported death. Yusuf was said …
Information Minister Mourns NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, also known as Talban Wushishi. The Minister’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim. READ ALSO: NPC Chairman Yusuf […] The post Information Minister Mourns NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi appeared first…
Chairman of National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf Is Dead
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, has passed on Dr Yusuf died at Nizamiya Hospital in Abuja after the Jummah prayer on Friday 27 August 2026. The source added that he fell ill five days ago while preparing for a trip to Rwanda. According to the source, the NPC chairman […] The post Chairman of National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf Is Dead appeared first on The Harmattan News.
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