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Sanwo-Olu Mourns, Says Jakande’s Achievements Will Remain Indelible For Generations

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4 years ago

Feb 11, 2021.

Sanwo-Olu mourns former Lagos State Governor, Lateef Jakande.
According to Sanwo-Olu, Jakande’s demise is a colossal loss.

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the death of the first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande saying his achievement will remain Indelible for generations to come.

Jakande died on Thursday at the age of 91. He has been regarded by many as the best governor that Lagos state ever had.

Reacting to his death, Sanwo-Olu in a series of tweets said his life was one well spent in the service of Lagos State, Nigeria, and humanity.

“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. May Allah grant him Aljanat Firdaus, Aamin”.

“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 collosal loss and he will be missed”.

“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”.