The first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.
Announcing Lateef Jakande’s death on Twitter, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu 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.
⇒Join us on Telegram for more Sure and Accurate football-winning tips every day...click here
https://twitter.com/jidesanwoolu/status/1359827704762220545
Former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.
He reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 91.
Jakande, aka Baba Kekere, brought a lot of development to Lagos as governor between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983, in line with the five cardinal programmes of the Unity Party of Nigeria founded by a former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
