Nigeria’s National Population Commission (NPC) chairman, Dr. Aminu Wushishi, dies after a brief illness, according to reports from Vanguard.

Following the announcement, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issues condolences. In a statement carried by Daily Post Nigeria, the minister says he is shocked and saddened by the death of Dr. Aminu Yusuf Wushishi and expresses sympathy to those affected. The reports agree on the identity of the official and the fact of his death, but they focus on different aspects: one outlet reports the passing itself, while another highlights the minister’s reaction.

No additional details about the circumstances of the illness, timing, or any succession arrangements are provided in the two accounts.