Penning down the history of Lagos, Alhaji Lateef Jakande’s name would definitely be a reoccurring decimal with his leadership style and the lives he touched while in office as the first civilian Governor of Lagos having held the affairs’ of Lagos from 1979-1983 before General Buhari overthrown the government after which he went to be the Minister for Works under General Sanni Abacha’s regime.
Regarded as the best Governor Lagos ever had with his series of transformational strides still in use till date despite leaving office over thirty years ago. within 4 years as Governor, He touched all aspect of the states economy. From Housing, infrastructure, education, workers welfare, portable water, good roads, and a host of other things he achieved during his tenure.
The President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime last year named a railway station at Agbado Oja, Ogun State after him in a bid to celebrate him for his outstanding and patriotic service to the people of Lagos and Nigeria at large. The former Journalist turn politician, remains one of the Governors in Lagos that has no traces of corruption to his name. He was a principled man who puts people first in all he does.
The elder statesman and politician died at his residence today, Thursday 11th of February 2021, at age 91. Sources says; the former Governor might be buried today according to Islamic rite. As Lagos state mourns one of its political icon. May AlmightyGod grant him eternal rest.
