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Senate honours late Jakande
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja
The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute’s silence in honour of first civilian governor of Lagos state, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
SenatorSolomon Adeola(Lagos West), who moved the motion under personal explanation, urged the Federal Government to name Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja after the late former Governor.
Adeola also urged the Senate to send a delegation to commiserate with the family, Government and people of Lagos state.
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On his part, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, described Jakande as a progressive leader who used his official position to change the lives.
He called on leaders to use their positions for the benefit of the masses like Jakande did during his lifetime.
Lawan said: “Let me say that the late Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, was a true progressive.
“A political leader who used his opportunity as a leader and an elected official to change the lives of people he led.
“And that is the lesson we have to take from him that when we have opportunities to be in any office, whether elected or appointed, we should optimally maximise the opportunity to serve our people.”
