Lateef Jakande
Lateef Kayode Jakande (23 July 1929 – 11 February 2021) was a Nigerian journalist and politician. He became governor of Lagos State in Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. He was later Minister of Works under the Sani Abacha military regime from 1993 to 1998. Jakande was born in Lagos Island, Nigeria.[1][2]
Lateef Kayode Jakande | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Lagos State | |
| In office October 1979 – December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ebitu Ukiwe |
| Succeeded by | Gbolahan Mudasiru |
| Minister of Works | |
| In office November 1993 – March 1995 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdulkareem Adisa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1929 Lagos Island, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Died | 11 February 2021 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
References
- ↑ Lai Olurode (21 July 2009). "Lateef Jakande at 80". The Guardian. UK. Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2009.
- ↑ "His Excellency Alhaji Lateef Kayaode Jakande, Governor of Lagos State". Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection - Flickr. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- ↑ First Civilian Governor Of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande Dies At 91