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BREAKING: Former Lagos Governor, Lateef Jakande Is Dead

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BREAKING: Former Lagos Governor, Lateef Jakande Is Dead

Former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.

Thelagostimes reports that Alhaji Jakande died on Thursday at the age of 91.

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced his death via his verified Twitter handle.

He wrote: “With gratitude to God for a worthy life well spent in the service of Lagos State, Nigeria and humanity, I announce the death of a venerable statesman, outstanding politician, public administrator and the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.

“Baba Jakande’s record of service as a journalist of repute and a leader of remarkable achievements as governor of Lagos State will remain indelible for generations to come. His death is a collosal loss and he will be missed.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Baba Jakande. May Allah grant him Aljanat Firdaus, Aamin”.

Alhaji Jakande was governor of Lagos State from 1979 to 1983, and later became Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime (1993–98).
Born in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos State on 29 July 1929, Alhaji Jakande studied at the Lagos public school at Enu-Owa, Lagos Island, then at Bunham Memorial Methodist School, Port Harcourt (1934–43).
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Ayomide Ayano

A writer, communicator, Graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and a Christian.

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