The first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande is dead. He died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 91.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos confirmed the passing of Jakande on his verified Twitter handle @jidesanwoolu:
“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.”
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.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) February 11, 2021
Jakande, a former journalist became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983, and later was Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime.
His administration as governor of Lagos state is still revered for the massive infrastructural development recorded during his four-year stint especially the numerous Jakande Estates built across many local governments in the State as well as sterling investment in schools.
Jakande’s death comes just about a month after a former Military Governor of Lagos, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu also passed away.
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun
May Allah forgive his soul and accept his return
May Allah illuminate his grave, widen it and make his questioning easy
May Allah grant him aljanna firdaus