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BREAKING: Former Lagos State Governor, nonagenarian, Lateef Jakande exits the world

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The first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.

He died on Thursday morning in Lagos at the age of 91.

Announcing his death, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said: ”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,”.

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