President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has on Sunday signed the Book of Condolence honoring late Uz. Abdulla Hameed, former Speaker of the People’s Majlis, and former Minister of Atolls Development. Uz. Abdulla Hameed passed away on Tuesday, 18th August 2015, in Bangalore, India.

In his message, the President has described late Uz. Abdulla Hameed as an irreplaceable asset, and said that the passing away of late Uz. Abdulla Hameed was a great loss to the nation.

Highlighting his 56 years of invaluable services, the President noted the great contributions made by late Uz. Abdulla Hameed, in the different areas of development of the Maldives.

The President further wrote that the Government and people of Maldives will always cherish and honor late Uz. Abdulla Hameed’s numerous national services.

Vice President Ahmed Adheeb Abdul Ghafoor also signed the Book of Condolence honoring late Uz. Abdulla Hameed.

The condolence book is placed at the People’s Majlis.