Though it is said that no man is perfect, LKJ excelled in virtually every area of life he impacted. From journalism (as a practitioner and administrator) to politics and governance (first, as Executive Governor of Lagos State and later, as Minister of Works), he was first class.
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Jakande, popularly called Baba Kekere, died on Feb. 11 at the age of 91.
Odumosu, who arrived at the house at 10:10am, was received by the wife, children and relations of the former Governor of 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.
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.
Jakande passed on in the early hours of Thursday at a ripe age of 91.
The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described Alhaji Jakande as a selfless leader, statesman and a role model who utilised public service effectively for the development of the people.
In a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Monday, Buhari congratulated Jakande for courage in pursuing a vibrant career in journalism and leaving a lasting legacy in politics and governance.
Aregbesola is in a hurry to develop Osun State, thus his multiple projects. But the financial base of the state is very weak. Dependence on allocations from Abuja is very bad for a state with a visionary Governor like Aregbesola