The Chairman of the National Population Commission, NPC, Dr. Aminu Wushishi is dead.
Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a brief illness.
His death was said to have occurred in Minna, Niger State, with the news reportedly reaching associates and political figures around the time of the Juma’at prayer.
Wushishi, who previously served as Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was said to have fallen ill shortly before his death.
Confirming the development, his Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, said the NPC chairman had passed away.
Nwosu told Vanguard, “Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness.”
Further details on the cause of death and funeral arrangements were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.
Wushishi’s death has thrown his associates, political allies and members of the NPC community into mourning.
