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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.

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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.

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Adieu papa!

Jakande's legacy still endure! In his time he gave us classrooms, he served us real food. His enemies termed the classrooms "poultry" but hey, we were forged in those humble huts, our destinies were molded. Today, we are men and women of intellect and rare substances because of your discretion and milk of kindness.

I remember in the early 80s while I was in pry 2 and 3. We had good teachers.

The syllabus was strictly adhered to. Education was so good.

Growing into adulthood, I later knew the Ajah road LCC recently upgraded was constructed by him.

The day I met you at the airport was a day I won't forget. Gentle and angelic. Our gaze met. I felt an immortal grace, and it left a mark. Thanks for giving us Lagos.

You already wrote your epitaph with celestial ink, on stones so precious.

Thank you Baba Kekere!

The man died with the most effective Governance template on Education, Civil service, transportation, low housing estate.etc. Jakande birthed a railway project which Buhari foolishly cancelled based on his shallow mindedness. Many years after, Buhari is back to implement a railway project with accompanying debt burden payable by all Nigerians.

Adieu Baba Kekere


Kiss the truth!

The man whose government kick start the revolutionizat-ion of the modern day Lagos.I remember his education/ transportation legacies especially the metroline that the man Nigeria have as president today cancelled back then Odı igba! Sun re o! RIP sir

Have a blessed life in the beyond legend

Rip Sir

Baba kekere. Rest in peace sir.

I see him being rewarded for his good works in Paradise. This I have seen.

RIP

Rest In Peace Baba. The best Lagos State Governor. Your legacies in Lagos will continue to be appreciated.

My condolences to the bereaved

Builder of Lagos.

All the many low cost ‘Jakande’ estates around Lagos stand as a testament to your love for the masses.

Despite being a governor of Lagos and a former minister of works there are no commercial ventures attached to your name.

Sleep well sir.

Rip

RIP

N

Free Education Daddy, rest well

RIP Baba Jankande

RIP Sir

Condolences to the family. May God keep the Lagos he helped build. (Eko oni baje ooo)

May his soul rest in peace
Adieu Papa

One of the best Governors Lagos ever had. Awo's true disciple. His structures (buildings and schools) are still in place in Lagos since the 80s till date. Rest in peace sir, it's a pity your acolytes went for self aggrandizement rather than service.

The man with a good vision....rest in peace

Rest on...Great Man

Rip
The only governor that lives in his private home at ilupeju

Also drives is personal car Toyota crown

No agbada

No first lady

Allah Akbar

The best Governor Lagos ever had and also the most humble among them all.
May his soul rest in peace.

RIP to him

Great man

A visionary leader is gone, I hope his legacy and ideas help bring about the Lagos he wanted.

These were governors who didn't divert the state resources into their own pocket.

As a former governor, Jakande lived a modest life among his people. He didn't stash dollars in foreign bank accounts.

Those days are forever gone. We all practice "Northern Politics" now!

I pray for deliverace for this country Nigeria!

RIP to Jakande