By Chiemeka Ugwowo,Abuja
NPC DG Mourns Late Chairman Aminu Yusuf,
The Director General of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Abuh Mohammed, has mourned the passing of the Commission’s Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, popularly known as Talban Wushishi.
Dr Yusuf died in Abuja on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 66.
The NPC Director General described the death as a huge loss to the Commission and the nation, paying tribute to the late Chairman as a patriot, rare gem and committed public servant whose contributions would remain etched in the history of the organisation.
In a condolence message, Dr Abuh Mohammed said Dr Yusuf brought vision, dedication and purposeful leadership to the Commission during his tenure, despite the short period he served.
According to him, the late Chairman demonstrated a strong commitment to repositioning the NPC and strengthening its mandate of generating and promoting the use of credible demographic data for national development.
“Though my time working with him was brief, his leadership, wisdom and unwavering commitment to the mandate of the Commission will remain indelible in the history of the NPC,” the DG stated.
Dr Abuh extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, the government and people of Niger State, members of the Commission, friends and associates of the late Chairman.
He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive Dr Yusuf’s shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and give his loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
The NPC DG also called on staff of the Commission to remain united and uphold the values of integrity, service and commitment to national development, which he said defined the life and leadership of Dr Aminu Yusuf.
Dr Aminu Yusuf’s legacy of service and dedication, the Commission noted, will continue to inspire the work of the NPC.
