NPC Chairman Aminu Wushishi Has Died

The National Population Commission (NPC) Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf Talban Wushishi, has died about eight months after taking office.

Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a brief illness. News of his death reached Minna, Niger State, around the time of the Jumaat prayer.

A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Niger State, Barrister Tanko Benji, confirmed the development.

“Aminu is dead. I am saddened and not in a good mood now,” Benji told Blueprint.ng while confirming the NPC chairman’s death.

Sources close to the family and a senior presidential source also confirmed the report. However, they did not immediately provide details about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Wushishi assumed leadership of the National Population Commission about eight months ago, making his reported death a significant development for the federal agency responsible for population matters in Nigeria.

As of the time of filing the report, neither the NPC nor Wushishi’s family had released an official statement confirming his death. They had also not announced arrangements for his burial.

The lack of an official statement means details surrounding the death of Aminu Wushishi remain limited. Further information is expected once the commission or his family formally addresses the public.

Wushishi’s passing comes at a time when population data remains important to national planning and the delivery of public services across Nigeria.

The NPC chairman’s death has therefore drawn attention as authorities and the public await an official announcement and details of the next steps for the commission.

What impact could Wushishi’s sudden passing have on the National Population Commission?