“With heavy hearts , grief and a deep sense of loss; the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, principal officers, honourable members , management and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly announce the passing of an illustrious , astute and distinguished member of the Lagos State House of Assembly; Mr. Kazeem Alimi (APC-Eti Osa I) through its spokesman, Tunde Braimoh.
Mr. Kazeem Alimi, a second term member of the assembly, died at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital on Tuesday two weeks after he celebrated his 50th birthday.
He was the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Community Affairs.
Alimi hailed from Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State and attended Moba Primary School and Government College, Maroko.
He attended Lagos State University where he obtained a B.Sc in Economics before he began a career as an officer in the Accounts Department of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Alimi later transferred his service to the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service where he served from 2001 to 2010.
He became a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2011 and was re- elected in 2015.
Tunde Braimoh, the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Strategy said, “Alimi passed on Tuesday afternoon, July 18, after an intense battle to regain his health which suddenly took a bad turn immediately after the celebration of his 50th birthday,”
He said the deceased did not show any sign of ill health during his birthday celebration, which was his last major public appearance.
“As a matter of fact, Alimi was a perfect host as he remained his humble self personally attending to guests and giving them his all throughout the event.
“The ceremony was well attended by almost all honourable members of the house, notable political leaders from his constituency, Islamic clerics, families and friends.
“Several odes were sung at the event in honour of the Honourable at his 50th birthday. Alas!! Those odes are now dirges.
‘’ Until his demise, Alimi, a soft spoken man, was the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government Administration. He was a role model to many. His public and private conducts were outstanding.
“Even in the shock and devastation of his unexpected departure, we find solace in the fact that his life was an illustration of courage, determination and greatness.
“We are also consoled with the fact that he led a good life and he was well loved and cherished by his colleagues and others till the very end,” Braimoh added.
He prayed God to grant succour to Alimi’s family, especially his wife and children, and afford them the fortitude to bear the loss.
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