House Minority Caucus Mourns Jakande

Udora Orizu in Abuja

The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of elder statesman, first civilian governor of Lagos state and former Minister of Works, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.

The caucus, in a statement by the Minority Leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, on Thursday, described the death of Alhaji Jakande as an irreparable national loss.

The lawmakers said Jakande was a selfless leader, who sacrificed his resources, intellect, energy and the totality of his personality toward the good and welfare of his people.

The statement reads, ”As a state governor and later minister of the Federal Republic, Alhaji Jakande was an exemplary leader, who demonstrated that leadership is not about acquisitions but service to the people. Alhaji Jakande would be remembered for his exceptional commitment towards the transformation of Lagos state and the nation at large, with landmark infrastructural projects in critical sectors of life.

”We commiserate with the Jakande family as well as the government and people of Lagos, and pray to God to give the family and the nation at large, the strength to bear this huge loss.”