The body of Late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, the first civilian governor of Lagos State and former Nigeria’s Minister of Works arrived at the Vaults and Gardens Cemetery in Ikoyi, Lagos at about 5.15 pm.
After lying in state at his Ilupeju home earlier, the body was then taken to his family house at Epetedo in Lagos Island before it was brought to its final place of rest.
His remains were interred amidst tight security. Only cameramen were allowed entry into the cemetery in an attempt to limit the number of people in keeping with the covid-19 safety protocol.
The burial rights began Friday morning with a pre-burial prayer, the ‘Fanazah’ offered in his Ilupeju home by a group of Islamic Clerics.
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Family members, friends, and political associates paid glowing tributes to a man they described as dignity personified.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwaolu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and other dignitaries were present to bid farewell to an icon who was and is still revered for massive infrastructural development recorded in Lagos during his four year stint as governor.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
