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‘A life of purpose and achievement’ Ahmed Omar Bensouda

Aug 19, 2025, 11:02 AM

Tributes across the nation and beyond are pouring on the demise of Ahmed Omar Bensouda, the father of Mayor Bensouda.
Ahmed Omar Bensouda has passed away on Monday.

Hassan Gibril, Bensouda’s former classmate and friend said he had pursued his passions with “dedication and perseverance, especially within the civil service, both at the Ministry of Finance and at the President’s Office, achieving great things in his personal and professional life and rising up to the top level of Permanent Secretary.”

“In so being, his love for his family, friends, colleagues and community was also, undeniably, unwavering, and his contributions to society will thus continue to be deeply missed.”