Breaking News: First Civilian Governor Of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande Dies At 91

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;

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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.”

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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).