The Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, while participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Akahi News learnt that he passed away in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness.
It is not a child’s play to receive news of a public servant’s death while on a sacred journey. But when will the loss of dedicated officials remind us to value service over titles? Jalam, who held the traditional title of Turakin Dawakin Misau, was part of the Bauchi State contingent for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
What the Bauchi Government Said
Akahi News gathered that the state government confirmed the incident in a statement signed by Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.
“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, Bauchi, who passed away in the early hours of today in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after a brief illness while participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise,” the statement read.
Tributes to a Dedicated Public Servant
Akahi News learnt that Gidado described the deceased as a committed public servant who gave his career to the service of the state.
“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 said.
Colleagues and residents have continued to mourn Jalam, noting his role in coordinating special services within the state government. His death adds to the list of Nigerian pilgrims who have died during this year’s Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia.
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Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam’s death in Makkah has left Bauchi State in mourning. As tributes pour in, the focus remains on his years of service and the quiet impact he had on governance in the state.
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Key Facts: Death of Bauchi Permanent Secretary in Makkah
Who
Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government. He held the traditional title Turakin Dawakin Misau.
When
Early hours of Sunday, during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The Bauchi State Government confirmed it on Sunday.
Where
Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while participating with the Bauchi State Hajj contingent.
How
After a brief illness, according to the official statement from the state government.
What
He passed away while taking part in the 2026 Hajj exercise as part of the Bauchi State delegation.
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Why it matters
The Bauchi State Government described him as a dedicated, loyal, and hardworking public servant. His death is a loss to the state’s administration and adds to the number of Nigerian pilgrims who died during this year’s Hajj.