Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, the Speaker, Ogun House of Assembly, has described the late Sen. Buruji Kashamu as a philanthropist to the core during his life time, saying that until his death he had only met him once.
Olumo stated this during plenary in Abeokuta while responding to the submission of Hon. Sylvester Abiodun who had earlier eulogised the late Kashamu.
The speaker added that the late PDP chieftain could best be described as a leader and an amiable person.
“I met senator Buruji Kashamu just one time in my life , I see him as a leader and an amiable person , the death of Kashamu is the end of an era in Ogun politics.
“He has represented this state at the national assembly and one can recall his philanthropic gestures to the people of the state especially through his popular “Omoilu foundation “.
The speaker, thereafter ordered a minute silence in honour of the late Kashamu.
Hon. Abiodun, representing Ijebu North 1 constituency, had earlier expressed profound gratitude to Gov. Dapo Abiodun and his team for witness the burial of the late senator.
“On behalf of Ijebu Igbo people, I expressed our profound gratitude to Gov. Dapo Abiodun and his team for paying last respect to our illustrious son, Kashamu, whose glorious and painful exit occurred on Aug. 8 ,”he said.
