First civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has passed away in the early hours of Thursday, aged 91.
Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced his death on Thursday afternoon via his Twitter page.
Sanwo-Olu said;
“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.”
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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
Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, a former journalist became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983.
He later served as Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime (1993–98).
