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THE Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has mourned the demise of the First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Lateef Kayode Jakande, LKJ, who died at the age of 91.
The union said that Jakande recorded massive infrastructure development during his tenure, especially in the areas of housing and education, building of schools.
In a statement signed Adeleye Ajayi and Tunde Olalere, chairman and secretary respectively, noted that the former minister of works and housing, was on record that he made it possible for people to attend schools and had shelters.
“He was an erudite journalist, publisher, administrator par excellence and a political giant.
“He made indelible marks in Nigeria’s political history dated back to his days in Action Group and UPN. Nigeria’s political history cannot be written without a mention of Jakande, Baba Kekere,” the statement added.
– Feb. 12, 2021 @ 18:29 GMT /
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