By Oluchi Jacinta Okorie,Abuja
Breaking: NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, Dies at 66
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, popularly known as Talban Wushishi, has passed away.
Dr Yusuf died in Abuja after a brief illness at the age of 66, the Commission announced. In a statement, the NPC described the late Chairman as a committed patriot, seasoned administrator and compassionate leader who dedicated his life to national service and the pursuit of accurate demographic data for Nigeria’s development.
Dr Yusuf assumed office as the eighth substantive Chairman of the Commission after he was sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on December 3, 2025.
During his short tenure, he introduced a Seven-Point Agenda designed to reposition the Commission, enhance its effectiveness and improve the production of reliable population statistics for national planning.
Born on April 15, 1960, in Wushishi, Niger State, the deceased had a remarkable career in public service, education, governance and grassroots politics, contributing to the development of his state and the nation.
The Commission expressed its condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, the Niger State Government, the people of Niger State and the Yusuf family.
It prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
