Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described as shocking and sad the sudden and unexpected death of Senator Buruji Kashamu on Saturday.
Kashamu, who was a Senator in the 8th National Assembly reportedly died of complications from Coronavirus at age 62 and was buried on Sunday in line with Islamic rites.
The Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to governor, Mr. Oguwike Nwachuku said in a statement that Governor Uzodimma while reacting to the death of the Senator, said Nigerians have lost one of their generous souls who would be sorely missed.
He said apart from the deceased not failing to make his voice heard as a senator from Ogun State, he had an unusual attachment to his constituents that they will not forget in a hurry because of his kind heartedness and generous spirit.
Governor Uzodimma commiserated with Senator Buruji’s widow and other family members, the Governor and people of Ogun State and urged them to have solace in the fact that the deceased led a good a life and touched lives when he was alive.
The Imo State Governor also prayed God to grant Buruji’s soul eternal repose and to the family, the fortitude to bear the big loss.