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29/08/2026

NPC CHAIRMAN, DR. AMINU YUSUF, LAID TO REST IN MINNA

The National Population Commission (NPC) bid farewell to its late Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, today, 29 August 2026, as he was laid to rest in Minna, the Niger State capital.

Dr. Yusuf, who died on Friday, 28 August 2026, in Abuja after a brief illness, was buried amid tributes from family, friends, government officials, and colleagues.

A delegation from the NPC, led by the Federal Commissioner representing Taraba State, Hon. Saany Sale Sule, joined the mourning family and the government and people of Niger State to pay their last respects. The delegation comprised Federal Commissioners, the Director-General, management, and staff of the Commission.

During the visit, the team commiserated with the bereaved family, prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased, and assured them of the Commission’s continued support.

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 also led the NPC delegation during a condolence visit to the Emir of Minna, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Faruq Bahago, CON.

The NPC team similarly paid a condolence visit to former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), at his residence in Minna.

May Allah forgive Dr. Yusuf’s shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.

Stanley Onyekachukwu Nwosu, mnipr
SA Media to the Honourable Chairman, NPC

28/08/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION MOURNS THE PASSING OF ITS CHAIRMAN, DR. AMINU YUSUF (TALBAN WUSHISHI)

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the National Population Commission (NPC) announces the death of its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf (Talban Wushishi), who passed away in Abuja on Friday, 28th August 2026, after a brief illness, at the age of 66.

Dr. Yusuf was sworn in as the 8th substantive Chairman of the Commission by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on 3rd December 2025, and had since provided visionary leadership, championing a Seven-Point Agenda aimed at repositioning the Commission.

Born on 15th April 1960 in Wushishi, Niger State, Dr. Yusuf brought to the Commission a distinguished record of public service spanning education, governance, grassroots politics, and community development. He previously served as Executive Chairman of Wushishi Local Government Area, Member-elect of the Niger State House of Assembly, Board Member of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and Special Adviser (Political Affairs) to the Governor of Niger State, among several other notable positions.

Until his appointment as NPC Chairman, he was the National President of the Niger State College of Education Alumni Association, Minna, and Co-Chairman of the Senator Abubakar Sani Bello Skill Acquisition and Development Committee.

The Commission has lost a dedicated patriot, an astute administrator, and a compassionate leader whose commitment to national development and the generation of reliable demographic data was unwavering.

On behalf of the Honourable Federal Commissioners, the Director-General, Management, and entire staff of the National Population Commission, we extend our deepest condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Government and people of Niger State, and the entire Yusuf family. We pray Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and gives his family, friends, and associates the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Signed:
Mrs. Adelayo Serifat Olurode
Director, Public Affairs Department
National Population Commission
28th August, 2026

26/08/2026

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25/08/2026

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13/08/2026

NPC PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR WORLD PUBLIC RELATIONS FORUM, SEEKS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NIPR

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has pledged the Commission's full support for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) scheduled to hold in Abuja this November, describing the event as a national assignment that offers Nigeria a unique opportunity to showcase its democratic progress and commitment to professional excellence on the global stage.

Dr. Yusuf made the pledge today, 13 August 2026, while receiving the President of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, fnipr, and his team on a courtesy visit to the NPC Headquarters in Abuja.

Earlier in the meeting, Dr. Neliaku had informed the NPC Chairman about the upcoming WPRF and invited the Commission to participate as a Strategic Institutional Partner. He said the partnership would provide an opportunity for the Commission to showcase its contribution to evidence-based national development, population management, demographic intelligence, and effective public communication, while also positioning Nigeria's population and demographic data capabilities before an international audience.

Dr. Neliaku noted that the Forum would further provide the Commission with opportunities for institutional visibility, stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and participation in relevant discussions on data, communication, public information, development, and national planning. He added that the Commission could leverage the platform to strengthen awareness of the importance of accurate population data and its application in policymaking and public service delivery.

The NIPR President disclosed that WPRF Abuja 2026 is expected to attract about 3,000 delegates from over 126 countries, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu serving as Chief Host and the President of Zambia, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, featuring as a Guest Speaker.

Dr. Neliaku praised Dr. Yusuf for appointing a chartered member of the Institute, Stanley Nwosu, as his Special Adviser on Media, while warning that it is against the law for anyone to practise public relations without a certificate. He also appreciated the NPC for providing a meeting venue for the NIPR FCT Chapter monthly meetings in the past.

In his response, the NPC Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf congratulated the NIPR on securing the hosting rights for the prestigious global event, stressing that the NPC recognises effective public communication as central to its mandate. He assured the NIPR leadership that the Commission would partner with and fully support the Forum, noting that he had already approved the sponsorship of seven senior officials, including Honourable Federal Commissioners and key personnel from the Public Affairs Department, to attend the event.

"We believe their participation will enhance the Commission's communication capacity and align our public engagement strategies with international best practices," Dr. Yusuf said.

He also requested that the NPC be given a dedicated speaking slot at the Forum to share Nigeria's experience on population dynamics, data governance, and the critical role of data-driven communication in national planning and development.

On capacity building and institutional collaboration, the NPC Chairman urged the NIPR to assist the Commission in two specific areas: promoting NPC activities by translating complex demographic data into accessible public narratives, and reputation management to build and sustain public trust.

"The National Population Commission is constitutionally mandated to undertake periodic Population and Housing Censuses; establish and maintain a system of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS); conduct demographic surveys and research; provide reliable population data for national planning and development; advise government on population matters; and generate and manage geospatial data that support census operations, demographic analysis, and evidence-based decision-making," he explained.

Regarding the NIPR President's request for the sponsorship of staff in the Public Affairs Department to register as members of the Institute, Dr. Yusuf said the request aligned perfectly with the Commission's commitment to professional development. He assured that the NPC would work with the NIPR team to facilitate the process, noting that a professionally certified public affairs team would raise the standard of government communication in Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, the NPC Federal Commissioner for Oyo State, Dr. Eyitayo Oyetunji, appreciated Dr. Neliaku and his team for the visit and called for stronger partnerships in building the capacity of public affairs officers to better project the Commission's activities.

The meeting was attended by Federal Commissioners, Directors, and other senior officials of the National Population Commission.

Stanley Onyekachukwu Nwosu, mnipr
SA Media to the Honourable Chairman of National Population Commission

11/08/2026

NPC CHAIRMAN INSPECTS DIGITAL BIRTH REGISTRATION AT WUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL, PRESENTS CERTIFICATES TO NEWBORNS

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, today, 11 August 2026, inspected digital birth registration exercises at the NPC Registration Centre inside Wuse General Hospital, Abuja, as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day.

Dr. Yusuf was accompanied by the Federal Commissioner for Plateau State and overseeing Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Mrs. Mary Ishaya Afan; the Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Abuh Mohammed; and other senior officials. They were joined by the UNICEF Chief of Child Protection, Ms. Natalie McCauley, and the Acting Medical Director of Wuse General Hospital, Dr. Hannatu Ovosi, to monitor the live digital registration and issuance of digital birth certificates to newborns.

During the exercise, three infants received their digital birth certificates directly from the NPC Chairman. They included two-month-old Chimamanda Eliora Mela, born to Mr. Mela Daberechi Okezue and Mrs. Gloria Kabari Mela; eleven-week-old Tayyib Shaheed, born to Mr. Ismaila Ajayi Shaheed and Mrs. Fatima Abdulazeez; and one-day-old Peter Vishekwo (twin), born to Mr. James Peter Vishekwo and Mrs. Dorcas Balaraba Yakubu.

In his remarks, Dr. Yusuf congratulated the babies and their parents, noting that the issuance of digital birth certificates and the simultaneous generation of National Identification Numbers (NIN) would give the children foundational legal identity and access to essential services such as healthcare and education.

He urged parents to promptly register the birth of their children, describing it as a critical step in securing their rights and future opportunities.

"The commemoration of Africa CRVS Day underscores the vital role of accurate civil registration data in national planning and development," Dr. Yusuf said. "Without reliable data, effective policymaking becomes impossible."

He also commended Wuse General Hospital for hosting the event and presented gifts to the registered babies.

Federal Commissioner overseeing FCT, Mrs. Mary Ishaya Afan praised the Chairman for his hands-on leadership, noting that the civil registration and vital statistics system had been transformed into a fully digital platform since his assumption of office.

Acting Medical Director, Dr. Hannatu Ovosi welcomed the NPC delegation and expressed appreciation for selecting the hospital for the commemorative exercise.

Director-General of the NPC, Dr. Abuh Mohammed also commended the Chairman's leadership and donated additional gifts to the infants, supplementing those presented by Dr. Yusuf.

Chief Child Protection UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Natalie McCauley emphasized the broader significance of birth registration, stating: "Every registered birth strengthens child protection. Every registered child becomes more visible to the systems designed to serve and protect them. And every child who is counted is one step closer to realizing their full rights and potential."

On behalf of the mothers, Mrs. Gloria Kabari Mela thanked the NPC Chairman and his team for the gifts and for selecting their children for the live registration exercise, offering prayers for the delegation.

Other officials present included the FCT Territory Director, management staff, and the Chairman's Technical Aides.

Stanley Onyekachukwu Nwosu, mnipr
SA Media to the Honourable Chairman of National Population Commission

10/08/2026

NPC WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL, DR. ABUH MOHAMMED

The National Population Commission (NPC) has officially welcomed its newly appointed Director-General, Dr. Abuh Mohammed, at a ceremony held at the Commission's headquarters.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, assured the new Director-General of the full cooperation and support of the Honourable Federal Commissioners, Management, and the entire staff.

"As you assume your responsibilities, you have our full cooperation and support," Yusuf said. "The Honourable Federal Commissioners, Management and the entire staff of the Commission are committed to working with you as one team to strengthen coordination, improve efficiency, embrace innovation and ensure that the resources entrusted to us are used responsibly."

Yusuf also called on all members of staff to extend the necessary cooperation and professional support to the new leadership.

"Let us share our knowledge and experience, offer constructive ideas and work together to address the challenges before us," he said. "The success of this leadership will, in many respects, be the success of the National Population Commission. And the success of the Commission is ultimately a contribution to the development of Nigeria."

He described the appointment as a fresh opportunity to advance the Commission's mandate.

"Today, therefore, we welcome not only a new Director-General, but a new opportunity to strengthen the work we have begun and advance the mandate entrusted to this Commission," Yusuf added.

In his remarks, Dr. Mohammed thanked the Chairman, Federal Commissioners, Management, and staff for the warm reception. He pledged to work with the team to transform the Commission and advance its mandate.

Dr. Mohammed assumed office on July 27, 2026, succeeding the immediate past Director-General, Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun. His appointment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on July 20, 2026 for an initial term of four (4) years.

The Commission has congratulated Dr. Mohammed and wished him a successful tenure.

10/08/2026

FULL STATEMENT DELIVERED BY DR. AMINU YUSUF, CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION, AT THE MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 2026 AFRICA CIVIL REGISTRATION AND VITAL STATISTICS (CRVS) DAY AND NIGERIA'S TRANSITION TO A FULLY DIGITAL CIVIL REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Protocols.

It is my honour to address the media today as we commemorate the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day. This annual observance was recommended by the African Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration at their meeting in Nouakchott, Mauritania, in December 2017 and subsequently endorsed by the African Union Executive Council in January 2018. Since then, Nigeria, through the National Population Commission, has faithfully joined other African countries in marking this important occasion.

The theme for this year's celebration, adopted at the 2026 Annual Expert Group Meeting for African Registrars General, is: "New CRVS Decade (2026–2036): Consolidating the Gains of APAI-CRVS and Securing the Future of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Africa through Integration, Decentralization and Digitalization."

This theme reflects Nigeria's current reform agenda and underscores our commitment to building an integrated, inclusive and technology-driven civil registration system.
Nigeria's alignment to this continental agenda is already evident in its action. On 1 July 2026, the National Population Commission officially launched the nationwide fully digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system on the VitalReg platform, marking the end of manual registration and the beginning of a new era of technology-driven civil registration across the country.

This landmark transition places Nigeria among the leading African countries translating the aspirations of the New CRVS Decade into concrete results. It demonstrates our resolve to build an integrated, decentralized and fully digital registration system that guarantees secure, timely and reliable recording of every birth, death and other vital event, while providing the high-quality data required for effective governance, national planning and sustainable development.

The nationwide deployment of the digital CRVS system is more than a technological milestone; it represents a fundamental transformation in the way civil registration services are delivered in Nigeria. By replacing fragmented, paper-based processes with an integrated digital platform, the National Population Commission has significantly enhanced the quality, efficiency, security and reliability of civil registration and vital statistics. This transformation is already delivering tangible benefits.

First, digital technology has revolutionized data storage. Vital records are now securely maintained in centralized electronic repositories, protecting them against loss, damage and unauthorized alteration that often affected manual records.

Second, interoperability has improved considerably. The digital platform interfaces seamlessly with other national systems, including health institutions, identity management agencies, planning bodies and statistical institutions, thereby strengthening Nigeria's national data ecosystem.

Third, access to registration services has become easier and more convenient. Citizens can increasingly register vital events and obtain certificates with fewer barriers of distance, bureaucracy and delay, particularly those living in rural and underserved communities.

Fourth, the system significantly reduces duplication through automated verification processes and the use of unique identifiers, thereby safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the national database.

Finally, digitalization enables the timely production and dissemination of vital statistics. Reliable data on births, deaths, marriages and other vital events can now be generated more quickly to support evidence-based planning, efficient service delivery and informed decision-making at all levels of government.

These advancements extend far beyond technological innovation. They strengthen transparency, accountability and the rule of law while providing policymakers, development partners and investors with reliable demographic data for national planning, equitable resource allocation, infrastructure development and the expansion of social protection programmes.

Ultimately, a robust digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system is an indispensable foundation for good governance and sustainable national development.

Notwithstanding these significant achievements, considerable challenges remain. More than five million children are born in Nigeria every year. According to the most recent Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), only about 40 per cent of births are registered, while death registration coverage remains unacceptably low.

These statistics underscore the urgent need to accelerate registration coverage through sustained public awareness, stronger partnerships and increased community participation. Every birth, every death and every other vital event must be captured in the electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) system if Nigeria is to build a complete, reliable and actionable national database.

In recognizing that universal civil registration cannot be achieved by government alone, the National Population Commission has adopted a broad partnership approach that places collaboration at the heart of civil registration reform.

In January 2025, the Commission entered into a landmark Partnership Compact Agreement with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), UNICEF and Bankforte Technologies Limited (BTL) to decentralize civil registration services, strengthen interoperability and expand access to digital registration at the grassroots.

The Commission is also working closely with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), State Governments, health institutions and other strategic partners to integrate birth registration into routine health services, ensuring that every child is registered as close as possible to the point of birth.

As part of this decentralization drive, the Commission is taking civil registration services closer to the people, particularly those in underserved and hard-to-reach communities. Out of the 8,809 wards across the country, the Partnership Compact has already extended digital civil registration services to about 4,000 wards. Work is progressing steadily to expand this coverage to all wards nationwide, ensuring that every Nigerian, irrespective of location, has convenient access to civil registration services.

Complementing this initiative, the National Population Commission has established over 4,000 functional registration centers across Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas and has commenced an ambitious expansion programme that will increase the network to approximately 8,000 registration centers nationwide.

Combined with the nationwide deployment of the VitalReg platform, this expansion will bring registration services much closer to communities, reduce the time and cost of accessing registration services and ensure that no child or vital event is excluded because of distance or lack of access.

As we embark on the New CRVS Decade (2026–2036), Nigeria remains firmly committed to consolidating the gains of the Africa Programme on Accelerated Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (APAI-CRVS).

We will continue to strengthen integration across government institutions, decentralize registration services to the grassroots, deepen digital transformation and forge stronger partnerships that will ensure every Nigerian is counted and every vital event is recorded.
Distinguished members of the Press, your role in this national task is both strategic and indispensable. As the bridge between government and the people, you possess the unique capacity to inform, educate and mobilize citizens.

We therefore count on your partnership in the successful implementation of the CRVS reform agenda by sustaining public enlightenment on the importance of birth and death registration, highlighting the availability of our digital registration services and amplifying the message that civil registration is not merely a legal obligation but the foundation of legal identity, access to services, the protection of rights and national development.

Your continued support will be instrumental in changing attitudes, dispelling misconceptions and encouraging families across the country to register every birth, death and other vital event promptly.

I also call on State Governments, Local Government Authorities, traditional and religious institutions, health facilities, development partners, civil society organizations, community-based organizations and the private sector to continue supporting the National Population Commission in strengthening the digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system.

Together, through sustained advocacy, strategic investment and shared commitment, we can close the registration gap, strengthen public confidence in the system and ensure that no Nigerian is left behind.

As we commemorate the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day, let us renew our collective determination to building a fully digital, integrated and decentralized Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system that is efficient, secure, transparent and accessible to all. Together, we can ensure that every life counts because every vital event counts.

I thank you for your attention and for your continued partnership in advancing this important national endeavor.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Aminu Yusuf (Talban Wushishi)
Chairman, National Population Commission

07/08/2026

NPC CHAIRMAN URGES COORDINATED ACTION ON FAMILY PLANNING, ACCURATE CENSUS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has called for stronger inter-ministerial coordination and investment in human capital development, stressing that population planning and reliable demographic data are critical to Nigeria's sustainable growth.

Dr. Yusuf, who was represented today, 7th August 2026, at the Inaugural High-Level Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development held in Abuja by the Acting Chairman and Honourable Federal Commissioner for Ogun State, Dr. Fasuwa Johnson Abayomi, delivered a goodwill message in which he emphasized that family planning is far more than a health intervention—it is a core population and development issue.

In his address, Dr. Yusuf noted that fertility trends, demographic projections, and Nigeria's ability to harness the demographic dividend all hinge on a healthy, well-planned population supported by a responsive health system.

"Family planning is not merely a health intervention. It is a population and development issue at its core," he said. "When couples and families are able to make informed, voluntary choices about their reproductive lives, we see healthier mothers and children, better educational outcomes for girls, more empowered women, and a demographic structure that can genuinely drive national productivity."

The NPC Chairman underscored that achieving these goals requires accurate demographic data, which can only be obtained through a reliable national census. He pointed out that the nation's census is now overdue, warning that without precise population figures, long-term planning and policy implementation would remain compromised.

"Nigeria's population is both our greatest asset and our greatest responsibility," Dr. Yusuf stated. "Realizing its full potential requires exactly the kind of coordinated, multisectoral action this meeting represents."

He pledged the Commission's commitment to working closely with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, sister Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as development partners, to ensure that population data and planning remain firmly integrated into the national agenda.

The high-level meeting, convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for advancing human capital development through improved health outcomes and strategic population management.

Dr. Yusuf commended the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and FP2030 for convening the platform, describing it as timely and essential. He assured the gathering of the NPC's full support and active participation in ongoing and future initiatives aimed at sustainable national development.

Key NPC officials who attended the meeting included the Federal Commissioner for Oyo State, Dr. Eyitayo Oyetunji, the Federal Commissioner for Ebonyi State, Dr. Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwagu and the Director of Population Management Department, Dr. KehindeSeun-Addie.

The event highlighted the growing recognition across government and development circles that population dynamics, health systems strengthening, and human capital investment must be addressed through unified, cross-sectoral efforts if Nigeria is to fully capitalize on its demographic potential.

Stanley Onyekachukwu Nwosu, mnipr
SA Media to the Honourable Chairman of National Population Commission

06/08/2026

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