First Civilian Governor Of Lagos State Lateef Jakande Is Dead. Age 91

 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.

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

He died today 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.

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Ibn MD AG

RIP sir

Samson Adio

RIP

Nkem Ogonsiegbe

The best Governor Lagos ever had! After him Buhari became Head of State and was based in Lagos. Now that he's gone I believe that nature will follow it's normal process.........

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Williams Unalegh

May God grant him eternal rest!

Olapade Bello

May almighty Allah Grant him alijana fridos

Paul Jiya

RIP sir

David Ituru

A life well spent

Otunba Lateef Olatunde

Rip the best Governor of oyo state

Nwachukwu O Nwachukwu

May ur soul rest in peace

Peggy Hogan

If all politicians are like Jakande, Nigeria would be a better place.
He declared free education, built low income houses etc.
Rest in peace sir