Lateef Jakande, the first civilian Governor of Lagos State is dead.
He died on Thursday morning in Lagos at the age of 91.
The news of the former Governor’s death was confirmed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his twitter handle this afternoon.
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.
“Baba Jakande’s record of service as a journalist of repute and a leader of remarkable achievements as governor of Lagos State will remain indelible for generations to come.
“His death is a colossal loss and he will be missed. On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Baba Jakande.”
Jakande, who’s both parents are from Omu-Aran, Kwara State was born in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island on 29 July 1929.
The exemplary leader was a Nigerian journalist before he became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983.
He was later appointed Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime (1993–98).
