In a press statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, and signed by its President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the professional body of editors in Nigeria, said that its decision was informed by a deliberate programme to nurture a culture of appreciation.
Browsing: Alhaji Lateef Jakande
“You can’t write that story,” he began in a steely voice sauced with veiled threats. “Go back to Ibadan. We will talk to your boss.”
It will appear however from the standpoint of logic, that when a man lays imperishable treasures in the hearts of his fellow man, since man is the creation of God, he is laying his treasures in heaven. Going by this logic, if former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode’s four-year strides as the governor of the state are a measure of humanist philosophy, then he has laid his treasures in heaven and has achieved immortality in the hearts of the people of Lagos State.
Those honoured were Prince Tony Momoh, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Mallam Wada Maida, Mallam Ismaila Isa, Chief Gbolabo Ogunsanwo, Bisi Lawrence, Eddie Aderinokun, Ben Egbuna and Sam Nda-Isaiah.
Sanwo-Olu said the legacy left behind by the late Jakande would remain with Lagosians for a long time to come, describing Jakande, a former Minister of Works, as a detribalised Nigerian, who was outstanding in all his achievements.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Jakande, who served as governor between October 1979 and December 1983, died on February 11 at the age of 91, while his remains were interred on Feb. 12.
Fashola said Lagos State has always produced Action Governors since the days of the first civilian governor of the State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, noting that Sanwo-Olu, based on his quest to bring development to the people of Lagos State, is another Action Governor.
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.
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.
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.
Jakande died on Thursday at the age of 91.
Miftahudeen Thanni, the Amir (President) of the students’ body said this in a condolence message issued on Thursday in Lagos.
Lawan in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi said Jakande lived a long and inspirational life that found fulfilment in the service of humanity.
Babatope told the News Agency of Nigeria on telephone on Thursday that he was devastated by the demise of the former governor.
Jakande died on Thursday in Lagos at the age of 91.
Ademola Adekoya, Coordinator, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, LASU, in a statement in Lagos on Thursday said that Jakande was a sound and prudent leader.
The PDP Publicity Secretary, Gani Taofik, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, while reacting to the death of Jakande on Thursday in Lagos.
Jakande died on Thursday at the age of 91 years.
Jakande died on Thursday morning at the age of 91.
He reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 91.