The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Wushishi, has died after a brief illness.
Wushishi reportedly passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, with news of his death reaching Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma’at prayer.
His death has thrown his associates, political allies and other stakeholders into mourning.
Wushishi, who previously served as Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, was said to have taken ill shortly before his death.
His Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, confirmed the development, saying the NPC chairman died after a brief illness.
Details surrounding his death and funeral arrangements were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.
Further details are expected to emerge.
