President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has extended condolences to the family of late Mohamed Gasim.

Gasim was a long-serving employee at the President’s Office and passed away at the age of 78, after a battle against a drawn-out ailment. He passed away while receiving treatment.

In his letter addressed to Nafeesa Mohamed, Gasim’s spouse, the president conveyed deep sorrow upon learning of Gasim’s passing, he offered sympathies to the family at their time of grief and prayed that the deceased be granted eternal peace.

Solih highlighted that Gasim had made invaluable contributions to the President’s Office for over 39 years.

The deceased recently served for the President’s Office’s Finance Department before retiring on May 1, 2008, at the age of 65.

Gasim’s loyalty and commitment remains an inspiration to today’s young workforce and his integrity and honestly as he led the Budget and Proprietary Department at the President’s Office as Director-General, “stands testament to his trustworthiness and loyalty” noted the president.

Having began his career in the government during June 1964, Gasim had served in numerous positions having started off as a secretary at the Ministry of Education. He also served in various posts at the President’s Office, including Manager of Budget and Accounts, Financial Controller, Deputy Director, Director and Assistant Director-General.

Mohamed Gasim received his second pension on June 15, 2004.