President Buhari pays tributes to Lateef Jakande, says he lived for others
Described by many as ‘last of the titans’ being the last of Awolowo’s disciples among governors produced by Unity Party of Nigeria in the Second Republic, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande has been eulogised by President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari, according to his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, believes that the former Governor of Lagos State, Chief Lateef Jakande, lived for the good of others, state and country, and so that his legacy of standing for all that was right for humanity would be long remembered.
The President, while condoling with family, friends and associates of the elder statesman, affirms that his imprint on the commercial nerve centre of the country, Lagos State, which was the former National capital, will continue to awe and inspire, reminding everyone of the strength of character and sacrifices of the visionary leader.
“President Buhari notes contributions of the first civilian Governor of Lagos State and former Minister of Works to the growth of democracy and good governance in the country, describing him as a patriot, whose wisdom will run through generations, especially in putting people first in development plans.
“The President joins government and people of Lagos State, Nigerian Union of Journalists, and Nigerian Guild of Editors, in mourning the veteran journalist, praying that the almighty God will receive his soul and grant him eternal rest,” Mr. Femi Adesina said in the statement posted on his official Facebook handle Thursday evening.
