The British High Commission in Nigeria made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.
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In commemoration of the day, former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, shared a lovely post on his Twitter page to appreciate his wife, Toyin, for bringing him joy.
Jakande, popularly called Baba Kekere, died on Feb. 11 at the age of 91.
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The violent clash had reportedly led to the death of some residents, destruction of properties and displacement of people in the area.
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Makinde, in a statement by his Special Assistant (Print Media), Moses Alao, in Ibadan, described the late politician as one of the last set of true progressives to govern in the Nigerian political firmament.
The funeral service was conducted by Islamic scholars and clerics from different communities and mosques in Lagos State, who prayed for the repose of the deceased and family members he left behind.
Tohode, who has received awards for being one of the best battery chargers in Badagry, explained that the assistance would make her stop living from hand to mouth.
Prince Oyinlola, in a statement on Thursday on the death of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, described the deceased as a true definition of a progressive, who was honest to the values he espoused.
While describing his death as a big loss not only to Lagos State but the entire country, Marwa recounted how Jakande, who was the state’s first civilian Governor, supported him when he was the Military Administrator of the state.
Odumosu, who arrived at the house at 10:10am, was received by the wife, children and relations of the former Governor of Lagos State.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the burial, which is slated for evening at Volts and Gardens cemetery, was preceded by a pre-burial Islamic prayers at his residence, 2, Bishop Street, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
Obanikoro, a former Commissioner in Lagos State, said this in a statement he issued after the death of Jakande on Thursday at 91.
Fondly called Baba Kekere, Jakande was the governor of Lagos State from 1979 to 1983 on the platform of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria. He later became Minister of Works during the Sani Abacha military regime between 1993 and 1998.
A statement from Dangote Group on Thursday in Lokoja said Owoniyi gave the commendation when he led other traditional rulers from Okunland on tour of Dangote Cement Company, Obajana.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports the burial was preceded by a Grail Funeral Hour of Worship in the Temple of God on Grail land at 4pm.
Ikuforiji, in a statement he personally signed, said he felt a great sense of loss when he learnt of the passing of Jakande, noting that it was not just about how long he lived, but the footprints he left behind.