Amosun mourns Jakande, Says his achievements remain unprecedented
Former Governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has mourned the first Democratically elected Governor of Lagos state, Lateef Jakande, describing him as Daddy whose legacies will live for generations unborn to emulate.
During his visit to the resident of the deceased elder statesman on Friday, Amosun , in his condolence note describes Jakande as a kind hearted father whose legacies will be evident to children unborn.
It should be recalled that Lateef Jakande was a Nigerian journalist who became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983, and later Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime. He died on 11 February 2021, aged 91 years.
The former Governor and second term senator at the red chamber extolled the virtues of the former Lagos Governor and also thanked God for a life well spent.
In the condolence register , Amosun writes, “ Dear Daddy, aliamudullilahi for your life. You lived for others. A kind hearted father. Great lover of the masses . Your indelible legacies will be there for generation unborn to emulate.
“ May Almighty Allah Grant you Aljjanatu Firdaus.
Thank you for the indelible foottprint of integrity that you left behind. Your achievements and performance still remains unprecedented. Adieu Papa”.
Aside the filling of the condolence register, Amosun also partook in the last Muslim prayer rite for the deceased.
