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It is, therefore, less surprising that Nigerians across all divides came out to mourn his death.
In his condolence message, President Muhammadu Buhari said Jakande lived for the good of others, state and country. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari said Jakande’s legacy of standing for all that was right for humanity would be long remembered. While condoling with family, friends and associates of the late elder statesman, Buhari said his imprint on the commercial nerve centre of the country, Lagos State, would continue to awe and inspire the nation, reminding everyone of the strength of character and sacrifices of the visionary leader.
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Senators representing the three senatorial districts in Lagos State have asked the federal government to immortalise former Lagos State governor, Lateef Jakande by naming the Gwarimpa district after the deceased.
The late Jakande was equally former Minister of Works under the late General Sani Abacha regime.
Coming under Order 43, ( Personal Explanation), Senator representing Lagos West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who presented the motion on behalf of his two other colleagues, described the former first executive governor of Lagos State as a modest man in every sense, who shunned all kind of ostentatious life in and out of the office and could be accused of any corruption.
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