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Breaking: Ex-Lagos Governor, Lateef Jakande Is Dead

Ex- Lagos State  Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.

He died on Thursday at the age of 91.

Jakande’s death was announced by Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who 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,”.

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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