First Civilian Governor of Lagos, Jakande Dies At 91

Former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.

Jakande, who was the first civilian governor of the state reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 91.

He was governor of Lagos State between 1979 – 1983, and later appointed Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime.

Confirming this development, the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwolu via his verified twitter account submitted, “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.”

The late Jakande is still revered for the massive infrastructural development recorded during his tenure as governor of Lagos state, especially the construction of low cost housing Estates across many local governments in the state