From Ardo Abdul
Governor Bala Muhammad Kauran Bauchi mourns the passing Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam in Makka , Saudi Arabia a day to the commencement of the Hajj rituals.
A statement from the Special Advisor to the Governor on Media and Publicity Comrade Mukhatr Gidado Jarman Alkaleri says
“The Government and people of Bauchi State have received with deep sorrow the news of the death of Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam ( Turakin Dawakin Misau ), the Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bauchi , who passed away in the early hours of today 17th May , 2026 in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after a brief illness while participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Until his death, Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam was a dedicated, loyal, and hardworking public servant who devoted his life and energy to the service of Bauchi State. He played significant roles in the successful coordination of previous Hajj operations and other government assignments entrusted to him.
His passing is a great loss not only to his family and colleagues but also to the entire Bauchi State Government and the wider community who benefited from his commitment, humility, and sense of duty.
The funeral prayer for the deceased will be conducted later today after Zuhur prayer at the Holy Mosque of the Ka’aba in Makkah.
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on behalf of the Government and good people of Bauchi State, extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Offices of the Secretary to the State Government and the Head of Civil Service , Misau and Dambam Emirate Councils , friends, associates, and all those affected by this painful loss.
The Governor prayed that the Almighty Allah will forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family the strength and fortitude to bear this great loss.
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