ABUJA — The Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi suffers a personal loss following the death of his father, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Nawuya Wushishi, a respected community leader in Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State.
Alhaji Wushishi passes away at the age of 106, marking the end of a long life devoted to family, community service, and leadership. His death is confirmed in an official statement issued by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani.
According to the statement, the late Alhaji Ibrahim Wushishi leaves behind a large family, including 12 children, 60 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, among whom is Prof. Wushishi, who currently heads Nigeria’s examination body.
“He was a community leader whose life spanned over a century and touched many lives,” the statement says, describing him as a patriarch deeply rooted in tradition, faith, and communal harmony.
The late elder statesman is buried in line with Islamic rites in accordance with religious customs.
Condolences pour in from education stakeholders, public servants, and community members, who describe the loss as significant not only to the Wushishi family but also to Niger State.
NECO extends its sympathies to Prof. Wushishi and the entire family offer prayers for strength and comfort during the period of mourning.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement adds.
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