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Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, shut down Lagos market to honour Jakande
The Iyaloja-General, Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has ordered all markets in Lagos closed to honour the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
Chief Tinubu-Ojo told The Nation that the first civilian governor of Lagos state deserved more than that for his giant strides.
She said it was a mark of respect and solidarity in honour of the deceased.
“We are shutting down all markets tomorrow (today) to mourn our father. We all know he was the former governor of Lagos, who dedicated his time to develop the state, and dedicating a day in his honour is a good thing,” she said.
Confirming the directive, Chief Executive Officer of Bolswot Ventures at Oshodi Market, Alhaja Bola Olufowobi, said the Iyaloja-General’s initiative was a welcome idea.
The late Jakande, she said, deserved the honour.
“He was a good man. We are happy with the directive,” she said.
Most street traders around the Idimu axis were not aware, but Madam Beatrice, at Ikotun market, said an announcer went round the market to announce the closure.
February 19, 2021
FEC Observes One Minute Silence For Lateef Jakande
Members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday observed a minute silence for the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande.
The late Jakande died on February 11, 2021, at the age of 91.
The minute silence was observed shortly before the commencement of the weekly meeting holding at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The meeting which is being presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has in attendance physically, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha, and six ministers from the ministries of Water Resources, Women Affairs, Information, and culture; Works and Housing, FCT as well as Finance.
February 17, 2021
Lateef Jakande’s demise a monumental loss, says Gbajabiamila
…commiserates with Lagos govt, Lagosians
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the demise of a former governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, as a monumental loss.
The Speaker said he was personally touched by the death of Jakande, whom he described as a man of peace, who lived all his life serving humanity.
He said Jakande, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 91, would be sorely missed by the people, especially Lagosians, and that he would be remembered for his developmental strides in the state.
He said Jakande’s invaluable contributions to making Lagos what it is today would never be erased, noting that the former Lagos governor was an embodiment of progress.
During Jakande’s active political participation, the Speaker said, he played politics without bitterness and ensured that Lagosians were carried along.
Gbajabiamila commiserated with the Jakande family, the people and Government of Lagos State over the loss.
“Lateef Jakande’s death is a personal loss to me, because he was a father to us all. A strong political ally to my mother, Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila. We will never forget the role he played in the economic and political existence of Lagos State, especially when he served as governor between 1979 and 1983.
“Baba Jakande touched the lives of many people in different ways. His major preoccupation was the peace and unity of his people, and he lived by that example.
“As a politician, he was a nationalist, and as a foremost journalist, he was a patriot to a fault. When he later served as Minister of Works between 1993 and 1998, he did so diligently and with a lot of dedication.
“I pray that the Almighty Allah comforts his family at this difficult moment. May Jannatul Firdaus be his final abode,” Gbajabiamila said.
February 12, 2021
First Civilian Governor Of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, dies at 91
The first Civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande is dead. He died on Thursday at the age if 91.
Jakande, aka Baba Kekere, brought a lot of development to Lagos as governor between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983, in line with the five cardinal programmes of the Unity Party of Nigeria founded by a former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the passage of the elder statesman in a statement.
He wrote, “With gratitude to God for a worthy life well spent in the service of Lagos State, Nigeria and humanity, I announce the death of a venerable statesman, outstanding politician, public administrator and the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.
“Baba Jakande’s record of service as a journalist of repute and a leader of remarkable achievements as governor of Lagos State will remain indelible for generations to come.
“His death is a colossal loss and he will be missed.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Baba Jakande.
“May Allah grant him Aljanat Firdaus, Aamin.”
February 11, 2021