President signs book of condolences for former STELCO chairman

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has signed a book of condolences opened in memory of the late Mohamed Rasheed, the former chairman of State Electric Company (STELCO).

The book of condolences was opened by STELCO in a special ceremony on Tuesday morning.

In his message in the book, President Solih memorialized the life of the late Mohamed Rasheed for his dedicated and extensive services in developing the country’s energy sector and underscored his contributions to modernizing power services in Male’.

He described the late Mohamed Rasheed as a sincere and committed individual and an icon in the engineering sector who had left a legacy of honest and admirable services for generations to honor.

President Solih concluded his message by praying for eternal salvation for the late Mohamed Rasheed’s soul in paradise and for strength and resolve for the bereaved family.

The late Mohamed Rasheed worked for STELCO for over 50 years, beginning as an engineer and eventually rising to the position of chairman of the company's board.

The late Mohamed Rasheed died at the age of 71 in ADK Hospital in Male’ on December 26, 2021.

He provided over 50 years of service to STELCO.

He joined the state utility company in 1971 as an apprentice. He first worked as an engineer, and rose up the ranks to serve as Deputy Managing Director, Chief Executive Office, and Chairman.  

The book of condolences opened in his memory in STELCO will be open until February 22.