By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has condole the family of late permanent secretary in the services of Bauchi state government, Shehu Yahaya Jalam who passed away Sunday morning in Mecca, Saudi Arabia while participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Alh. Shehu Yahaya Jalam was until his sudden death, a permanent secretary, Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bauchi and chairman of welfare committee of the state pilgrims contingent to the Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.
In a condolence massage signed Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on media and publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Bala Mohammed said that he received with shock the passing away of Alh Shehu Yahaya Jalam while in Saudi Arabia.
“I, on behalf of the Government and good people of Bauchi State, extends my 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”, he said.
“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”.
Governor Bala described the deceased as dedicated, loyal, and hardworking public servant who devoted his life and energy to the service of Bauchi State, and played significant roles in the successful coordination of previous Hajj operations and other government assignments entrusted to him.
He explained that the passing away of Shehu Yahaya Jalam 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 Governor prayed that the Almighty Allah will forgive the deceased shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Late Alh. Shehu Yahaya Jalam’s
funeral prayer was conducted Sunday after Zuhur prayer at the Holy Mosque of the Ka’aba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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