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== Birth & Death == | == Birth & Death == | ||
Birth Date: December 14, 1921 | Birth Date: December 14, 1921 | ||
| − | Death Date: | + | Death Date: December 26, 2011 |
| − | == | + | == Brief Profile== |
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| + | [[File:MOHAMEDHUSSEIN_BANDALI_VERSI.png|200px|thumb|right|Alhaj Mohamedhussein Bandali Versi]] | ||
Marhoom Mohamedhussein bhai Bandali Versi, fondly known as M B Versi was born in Lindi on 14 December 1921. He pursued his education in Lindi and then joined the family business. Marhoom was keen and diligent in serving the community and also deeply committed in the public services. | Marhoom Mohamedhussein bhai Bandali Versi, fondly known as M B Versi was born in Lindi on 14 December 1921. He pursued his education in Lindi and then joined the family business. Marhoom was keen and diligent in serving the community and also deeply committed in the public services. | ||
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In 1959 he stood for Parliamentary election for Lindi Constituency for the Asian seat of Legislative Assembly against a TANU candidate. In 1964, he was elected Chairman of Lindi Town Council. In 1969, he served as President of Lindi Jamaat. In 1975, after having moved to Dar es Salaam, he was elected Vice-Chairman of Dar es Salaam Merchants’ Chamber, where he served in that capacity for several years. Again, in 1975, he was elected a committee member of [[Dar es Salaam]] Jamaat's Managing Committee, and appointed member of Marriage Reconciliation Board. | In 1959 he stood for Parliamentary election for Lindi Constituency for the Asian seat of Legislative Assembly against a TANU candidate. In 1964, he was elected Chairman of Lindi Town Council. In 1969, he served as President of Lindi Jamaat. In 1975, after having moved to Dar es Salaam, he was elected Vice-Chairman of Dar es Salaam Merchants’ Chamber, where he served in that capacity for several years. Again, in 1975, he was elected a committee member of [[Dar es Salaam]] Jamaat's Managing Committee, and appointed member of Marriage Reconciliation Board. | ||
| − | == Service | + | ==Community Service== |
| − | Marhoom was reputed to be a kind and generous person who had a pleasant disposition, always provided wise counsel and helped many in deserving situations whenever the need arose. He was a dedicated and conscientious member of the community. | + | Marhoom was reputed to be a kind and generous person who had a pleasant disposition, always provided wise counsel and helped many in deserving situations whenever the need arose. He was a dedicated and conscientious member of the community. He was a regular participant in the Africa Federation’s Supreme Council meetings and known for his candid and clear views. He was for several years an invitee to the [[Africa Federation]] Triennial Conference, in which he made useful contributions in discussions on local and pan-African issues related to community matters, just as he did to the general business community. |
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Marhoom Mohamedhussein bhai Versi died in Dar es Salaam on 26 December 2011. | Marhoom Mohamedhussein bhai Versi died in Dar es Salaam on 26 December 2011. | ||
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| − | + | '''Secretariat''' | |
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| − | AFRICA FEDERATION ARCHIVES SECTION | + | '''AFRICA FEDERATION ARCHIVES SECTION''' |
| − | 6th January 2017 (7th Rabiul Aakhar 1438) | + | |
| − | https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5496132269473a782cfb7b798/files/AFED_Archives_Late_Mohamehussein_B_Versi_Lindi.pdf | + | ''6th January 2017 (7th Rabiul Aakhar 1438)'' |
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| + | '''Reference:''' https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5496132269473a782cfb7b798/files/AFED_Archives_Late_Mohamehussein_B_Versi_Lindi.pdf | ||
Latest revision as of 07:35, 28 October 2020
Birth & Death
Birth Date: December 14, 1921
Death Date: December 26, 2011
Brief Profile
Marhoom Mohamedhussein bhai Bandali Versi, fondly known as M B Versi was born in Lindi on 14 December 1921. He pursued his education in Lindi and then joined the family business. Marhoom was keen and diligent in serving the community and also deeply committed in the public services.
Achievements & Awards
In 1959 he stood for Parliamentary election for Lindi Constituency for the Asian seat of Legislative Assembly against a TANU candidate. In 1964, he was elected Chairman of Lindi Town Council. In 1969, he served as President of Lindi Jamaat. In 1975, after having moved to Dar es Salaam, he was elected Vice-Chairman of Dar es Salaam Merchants’ Chamber, where he served in that capacity for several years. Again, in 1975, he was elected a committee member of Dar es Salaam Jamaat's Managing Committee, and appointed member of Marriage Reconciliation Board.
Community Service
Marhoom was reputed to be a kind and generous person who had a pleasant disposition, always provided wise counsel and helped many in deserving situations whenever the need arose. He was a dedicated and conscientious member of the community. He was a regular participant in the Africa Federation’s Supreme Council meetings and known for his candid and clear views. He was for several years an invitee to the Africa Federation Triennial Conference, in which he made useful contributions in discussions on local and pan-African issues related to community matters, just as he did to the general business community.
Death
Marhoom Mohamedhussein bhai Versi died in Dar es Salaam on 26 December 2011.
Secretariat
AFRICA FEDERATION ARCHIVES SECTION
6th January 2017 (7th Rabiul Aakhar 1438)
