GOVERNOR BAGO MOURNS THE DEATH OF CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION, DR. AMINU YUSUF.

The executive governor of Niger State, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago condoles with the family of the Chairman, National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf who died after a brief illness.

The farmer governor in a condolence message through his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim describes Dr. Aminu’s death as a great shock and a collossal loss to the State and the Nation as a whole .

Farmer Umaru Bago notes that Dr. Yusuf’s vast experience, competence, and commitment to public service will greatly be missed at a crucial time when his services are needed to undertake the long awaited national census.

He says, Nigeria has indeed lost an icon whose wealth of knowledge in demographic research, data management, and policy implementation would have been applied for better national planning and development.

The farmer governor also extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of late Dr. Aminu and encourages them to remain strong even in the face of this trying time of losing a man whom he describes as dedicated family man full of compassion and down to earth.

Farmer Umaru Bago prays that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, illuminate and widen his grave, and grant him entry into Aljannat Firdaus.

He acknowledges the fact that he has indeed lost a rare gem and one of the finest brains in Niger State and only hopes that Allah accept all his good deeds and reward him abundantly even in death.

The late Chairman, National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf was appointed last year by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the recommendation of the farmer governor.

He was confirmed by the Senate in October 2025 before assuming office in December 2025.

The late Dr. Aminu Yusuf who also holds the traditional title of Talban Wushishi upon assumption of Office had plans to conduct a credible, technology-driven national population and housing census in Nigeria before his demise.