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Former Lagos Governor Lateef Jakande Dies

Former Lagos Governor Lateef Jakande Dies

Former Lagos Governor Lateef Jakande Dies

– A former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande has passed away

-The Ex-governor reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 91

-Jakande was the governor of Lagos State between 1979 and 1983

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

The ex-governor died at the age of 91 on Thursday.

Lateef Jakande

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Jakande played an important part in the development of Lagos state while he was Governor from October 1, 1979, to December 31, 1983.

The news of his passing has been confirmed by the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Lateef Jakande

In a statement released today, the Governor confirmed the passing of the elder statesman.

He listed the wonderful achievements of the former Governor and thanked God for a life well spent.

He added that the death of the Ex-governor is a great loss to the state and he will be missed.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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