Gombe Gov Mourns As Perm Sec Poloma Dies A Week Before Retirement
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed his condolences on the untimely demise of Barrister Balarabe Poloma, the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Gombe.
Barrister Poloma, 60, passed away in the early hours of October 8, 2023, following a brief illness.
Poloma’s death was termed as a nasty shock by the governor in a statement made accessible to journalists by his Director General (Press Affairs), Ismaila Uba Misili.
According to the announcement, the late Poloma was slated to retire next week, capping off a long and distinguished career as Permanent Secretary to three separate Gombe State governors.
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“Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who expressed sadness over the demise of the Permanent Secretary, described the deceased as an experienced lawyer and seasoned administrator, whose long service was characterized by dedication, hard work, diligence, and meticulous attention to detail.
“The entire Gombe State government mourns the loss of Barrister Poloma, a man whose contributions to the state’s civil service and governance were invaluable.
“We were greatly looking forward to celebrating his glorious and well-deserved retirement next week, but God had His plans. Barrister Poloma’s invaluable contributions to the development of civil service and our dear state, particularly in his capacity as Permanent Secretary, will continue to be cherished and remembered,” the governor’s media aide stated.
The governor expressed his deepest condolences to Barrister Poloma’s wife, other bereaved family members, the Waja Traditional Council, where he held the title of Madaki, and the people of Balanga Local Government, as well as the entire public service in Gombe State, while praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the huge loss.
