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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday, hailed the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying the country needed more leaders with integrity and pragmatism.
Jakande, who served between October 1, 1979, and December 31, 1983, passed away last Thursday at the age of 91.
Tinubu, who is also a former governor of Lagos, spoke at the eighth-day Fidau prayer session for Jakande, saying had started his political career at the late ex-governor’s house.
Recounting a conversation with Jakande, the APC chieftain stated, “He said, ‘Go, we need many like you. Go to the Senate.’ The rest is history.
Jakande’s name synonymous with selfless leadership – Sanwo-Olu
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the name of the first civilian governor of the state, Late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is synonymous with selflessness in leadership and service.
Sanwo-Olu said this on Friday during the eighth day Fidau Prayer for Jakande at his Ilupeju residence.
He said the legacy bequeathed by Jakande in public service would remain a reference point in the annals of governance in the country.
The governor said that the first civilian governor had earned a place of pride within the coven of the nation’s political class.