Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, on Thursday paid glowing tributes to a former governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, saying he exemplified selfless service.
National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, said this in a statement entitled, ‘Adieu our LKJ’.
Odumakin said: “Afenifere deeply mourns the death of the first executive Governor of Lagos state, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande at the age of 91. Alhaji Jakande was the last of the LOOBO (Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, Bendel and Ogun) Governors who faithfully implemented the UPN five cardinal programmes.
“His implementation of the free education programme especially the phasing out of the shift programme in Lagos schools was swift and revolutionary. He served Lagos without greed and covetousness.
“He never lived in government house or drive a government car throughout his service to the state. Jakande developed the Lekki area and never took a plot for himself. His life was all about service. We pray that God will send more of his type our way.”