By Francis Etuko
Abuja (Precise Post) – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has mourned the death of Second Republic Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, who died on Thursday, saying that Nigeria has lost one of its exemplary political leaders and administrators.
Lawan said Alhaji Jakande lived a long and inspirational life that found fulfilment in the service of humanity.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser(Media)to President of the Senate, Ola Awoniyi, made available to Precise Post.
According to the Senate President, Alhaji Jakande made sterling contributions to the development of journalism in Nigeria before replicating his indelible footprints on the political and economic development of Nigeria with his landmark achievements as the first elected governor of Lagos State.
“His feats and carriage as governor made Alhaji Lateef Jakande a permanent face of progressive politics which primary concern is the welfare and well-being of the people.
“Throughout his tenure as governor, he faithfully implemented the four cardinal programmes of his party, the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria.
“His numerous legacies continue to be appreciated, particularly in the education, health and housing sectors of Lagos State,” Lawan says.
“Alhaj Jakande took his Midas touch to the Federal level when he served briefly as the Minister of Works where he left his marks especially on the landscape of Abuja.”
The Senate President therefore commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the legend over his departure.
He also extended his condolences to the people of Lagos State and the Newspapers Properties Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the transition of the titan.
The Senate President prayed Allah to forgive his sins and accept his soul into Aljannat Firdaus.
