NPC CHAIRMAN, DR. AMINU YUSUF, BURIED IN MINNA

Israella Njasi, Abuja

NPC CHAIRMAN, DR. AMINU YUSUF, BURIED IN MINNA

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has been laid to rest in Minna, Niger State, with family, friends, government officials, and colleagues paying their final respects.
Dr. Yusuf, who died on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Abuja after a brief illness, was buried on Saturday, August 29, 2026, according to Islamic funeral rites.
The NPC delegation, led by the Federal Commissioner representing Taraba State, Hon. Saany Sale Sule, joined the deceased’s family and the Niger State Government for the funeral activities.

The delegation comprised Federal Commissioners, the Director-General, members of the Commission’s management team, and staff, who visited the family to express condolences and offer prayers for the peaceful repose of the late Chairman.
The funeral prayer was held at the Central Mosque, Minna, where the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba, represented Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
The Deputy Governor later accompanied the NPC delegation on a condolence visit to the Emir of Minna, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Faruq Bahago, CON.

The team also paid a visit to former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), at his residence in Minna, as part of efforts to honour the memory of the late NPC Chairman.

Dr. Aminu Yusuf’s death has been described as a great loss to the NPC, Niger State, and the nation, with tributes pouring in from across the country.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus, and comfort his family, colleagues, and loved ones. Amin.