Bauchi Permanent Secretary, Hajj Committee Chairman Dies in Makkah
The Bauchi State Government and members of the 2026 Hajj Operation have been thrown into mourning following the death of Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chairman of the Information and Publicity Committee for the 2026 Hajj Operation.
Alhaji Jalam reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday at about 2:00 a.m. Saudi Arabian time (12:00 a.m. Nigerian time) at Al-Noor Hospital in Makkah after a brief illness.
His death came at a time he was actively discharging his responsibilities during the ongoing 2026 Hajj exercise, where he played a key role in coordinating information and publicity activities for pilgrims and officials.
In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Information and Publicity Committee of the 2026 Hajj Operation, the late senior government official was described as a committed public servant who served Bauchi State diligently and contributed immensely to the success of the Hajj operation.
The statement prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. It also prayed for Allah to give his family, colleagues, associates, and the entire Hajj operation team the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
The late Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam was widely respected for his dedication, humility, and service to humanity. His passing has continued to attract condolences from government officials, colleagues, and well-wishers across Bauchi State and beyond.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.