Lagos Council Names NUJ Light House After Late Lateef Jakande
The hierarchy of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council has named Its Light House in Victoria Island, Lagos after the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Late Lateef Kayode Jakande.
The Light House was donated to NUJ Lagos Council by Jakande who was the sitting governor of Lagos State between 1979 and 1983.
The announcement was made at the residence of the elder statesman in Lagos on Thursday when the Executive members of NUJ Lagos Council led by the Chairman Mr. Adeleye Ajayi paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased.
Ajayi described Jakande as a lover of journalists who built the Lighthouse, which today fetched the revenue being used in running the affairs of members of NUJ.
He commended his foresight in building the edifice for the union.
Ajayi also commended the role played by the Late Jakande in the areas of education and providing shelter for the masses.
“The house and schools he built are still standing firm uptill today.
“The media community will miss Alhaji Jakande.
” May God rests his gentle soul,” he said.
Jakande attained giant strides in the area of Education as well as Housing, amongst other numerous achievements
He will be missed by many Nigerians particularly in Lagos State for his selfless leadership style.
