The first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has died.

Jakande, who ruled the state between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday.

He was aged 91.

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the elder statesman’s passage in his twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu.

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He wrote, “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”.