The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has celebrated the late former Governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, describing him a personification of true greatness and an achiever in all sense of the word.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, Omo-Agege added that the deceased is a thorough journalist & exemplary politician left a bold imprint with accelerated populist and futuristic projects across Lagos State which he governed from 1979 to 1983.
“From being the literary editor of a secondary school publication, LKJ rose to become a great editor whose editorials were factual and forthright, and were treated with due respect by the colonial powers. Through a mix of journalism and entrepreneurship which should further inspire young journalists today, he left Tribune newspapers in 1975 to establish John West Publications and The Lagos News. Read also:Â New COAS: How Major Gen Ibrahim Attahiru Failed To Capture Boko Haram Leader, Abu Shekau, Dead or Alive
“Notably, he became the pioneer President of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN). In addition to all these, Alhaji Jakande was a very loyal lieutenant of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a trusted leader, a true achiever in all sense of the word and a great family man whose personal life was a lesson in moderation”, Senator Omo-Agege was quoted to have said.
