Ambode, who was represented
by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said this at the 86th birthday
celebration of the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef
Jakande, popularly known as Baba Kekere in Lagos.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
of Lagos State yesterday, described Alhaji Lateef Jakande as a progressive
leader and a pacesetter who added value to the face of good governance in the State.
He said that Jakande had been
a strong pillar behind the other governors of the State in driving good
governance, development and progress for all Lagosians.
“Alhaji Jakande is truly a
progressive politician and administrator par excellence. We cannot forget his
memorable years of selfless service to the people of Lagos State.
“He is a selfless leader
who has set the precedent for us to follow and we shall not relent until we
have surpassed his achievements in providing good governance in the State, ‘’
he said.
“The first bold step taken
by LKJ was to abolish the shift system in Lagos Primary Education system to
enable all children to be at school in the morning, thereby giving all equal
opportunity to receive attention at the same period.
“The huge success of this
policy, which was beneficial to the poor and to the nation at large, earned LKJ
international accolades,” he said.
Kanu also lauded Jakande
for the creation of Lagos State University (LASU), established for the purpose
of providing a platform for acquisition of tertiary education for indigent
students of Lagos.
“Another of his many
success stories is in the area of housing. Shelter has been an essential
provision to humanity for ages, next only to food. This remarkable achievement
of LKJ’s administration was a landmark in the political history of Nigeria.
Houses were built for Lagosians and other Nigerian citizens resident in Lagos.
“The feat attained by LKJ
in building and establishing all the ‘Ile Jakande’ or estates is regarded as a
revolution in the history of the building industry and providing houses for the
poor masses in Nigeria,” he added.
Kanu urged political
leaders to emulate the selfless service of Jakande by ensuring that the people
enjoy the dividends of democracy.
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