Kannywood Actor, Ali Nuhu Loses Family Member

Gombe State’s longest-serving permanent secretary, Balarabe Poloma, has reportedly died.

Reports revealed that the deceased was a younger brother to a seasoned politician, the late Nuhu Poloma, a one-time chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, and also a father to a veteran Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu.

Naija News learnt on Monday morning that Paloma died on Sunday at the age of 60 after a brief illness. His demise was confirmed in a terse statement issued by the family.

It was revealed that Poloma, who was the permanent secretary of the Government House, died in the wee hour of Sunday at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he was receiving treatment.

This news platform learnt the deceased was set to retire next week, marking the end of a long and meritorious service. He is one of the civil servants who had the rare privilege of serving as a permanent secretary during the administration of three different governors of the state.

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

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

Meanwhile, Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed sadness over the demise of the 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.