First Civilian Governor Of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande Dies At 91

The first civilian governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, has died. He was 91 years old.

It was reported that he died in the early hours of Thursday, February 11.

He was an ex journalist who became governor of Lagos State from 1979 to 1983. He also served as the Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime from 1993 to 1998.