Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, who was the governor of Lagos State from 1979 to 1983, was a heck of a leader. His tremendous achievements, daring efforts, and capacity to dream and deliver in such a short period remain a record in Lagos State and Nigeria.
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One of the areas where LKJ is most remembered was in the Education sector. His building of new schools was his most significant contribution to Lagos’ education sector for many people. Jakande’s government increased the number of primary schools from 605 to 812 ( adding 207 primary schools). The number of Secondary schools also increased from 105 schools to 223 schools. ( He built 118 secondary schools). The number of schools constructed by LKJ in 4 years is more than the total number of schools constructed by all governors in Lagos State from 1983 till date!