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Chief Lateef Jakande, the first civilian Governor of Lagos State, is dead. He died at the age of 91.
One of his children confirmed to newsmen that his father died in the early hours of Thursday, February 11th, 2020.
Chief Jakande was a former journalist who became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983.
He was appointed as Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime.
Jakande’s death comes just about a month after a former Military Governor of Lagos, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu also died.
While we await an official statement from the family, below are a few facts to know about Mr Jakande, as compiled from Wikipedia.
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said late Alhaji Jakande lived a long and inspirational life that found fulfillment in the service of humanity.
Lawan in a condolence message noted that Jakande made sterling contributions to the development of journalism In Nigeria before replicating his indelible footprints on the political and economic development of Nigeria with his landmark achievements as the first elected governor of Lagos State.
“His feats and carriage as the governor made Alhaji Lateef Jakande a permanent face of progressive politics whose primary concern is the welfare and well-being of the people.
“Throughout his tenure as governor, he faithfully implemented the four cardinal programmes of his party, the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria.
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.
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