Gov Inuwa Mourns As Gombe Perm Sec Dies A Week To Retirement  

Governor Muhammad Inuwa of Gombe State has mourned the sudden death of the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Gombe, Barrister Balarabe Poloma.

Barrister Poloma, aged 60, died in the early hours of Sunday, October 8, 2023, after a brief illness.

In a statement made available to journalists by his Director General (Press Affairs), Ismaila Uba Misili, the governor described Poloma’s demise as a rude shock.

According to the statement, the late Poloma was set to retire next week, marking the end of a long and meritorious service of a man who had the rare privilege of serving as Permanent Secretary during the administrations of three different governors of Gombe State.

“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.

While praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the huge loss, the governor “extended his deepest condolences to Barrister Poloma’s wife, other bereaved family members, he 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.”