Gombe’s Longest Serving Permanent Secretary, Poloma, Dies At 60

Balarabe Poloma, the Gombe State Civil Service’s longest-serving permanent secretary, passed away on Sunday at the age of 60 following a brief illness. Poloma,…
Balarabe Poloma, the Gombe State Civil Service’s longest-serving permanent secretary, passed away on Sunday at the age of 60 following a brief illness.

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Poloma, the Government House’s permanent secretary, passed away early on Sunday morning while receiving medical care at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe.
The dead, who had the uncommon opportunity of serving as a permanent secretary during the administration of three separate governors of the state, was scheduled to retire next week, capping off a long and honorable career.

Since his first appointment in 2003, he served the administration of Governors Muhammadu Danjuma Goje, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo and the incumbent, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.

Late Poloma was a younger brother to a seasoned politician, late Nuhu Poloma, a onetime chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, also a father to a veteran Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu.

The family of the deceased, who confirmed the death, said the details of his burial arrangements will be announced in due course.

Meanwhile, Governor Yahaya has expressed sadness over the demise of late Poloma, who he described as an experienced lawyer and seasoned administrator.
In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Ismaila Uba Misilli, he said Poloma’s long service was characterized by dedication, hard work, diligence and meticulous attention to detail.

 

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