Best way to immortalise Jakande is to ensure good governance, Sanwo-Olu
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said the late Jakande will remain one of the best public office holders in the political history of Nigeria based on how he transformed Lagos State and Nigeria during his tenure as Minister of Works.
He described the deceased the as an epitome of honesty, dedication and selflessness, who used his elevated positions for the betterment of the people he served.
Sanwo-Olu said Jakande left with impeccable records in Lagos State and that is why he remains till date, a reference point for governors in Lagos and other parts of the country.
Jakande Never Lived In Govt House Or Drove Govt Car As Governor Afenifere
In a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin, the group also said Jakande served Lagos without greed and covetousness.
by Saharareporters, New York
Feb 11, 2021
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has said the former governor of Lagos State, the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, who died at 91, never lived in a government house nor drove a government car.
In a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin, the group also said Jakande served Lagos without greed and covetousness.
Yinka Odumakin
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It read, “Afenifere deeply mourns the death of the first executive governor of Lagos state Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande at the age of 91.