Here, Platforms Africa reproduces the inaugural speech of Lateef Jakande read on 1st of October 1979 as first civilian governor in the history of Lagos state. Here is one of the reasons, even in death, Baba kekere remains a Giant. INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR JAKANDE TO THE PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE — 1ST OCTOBER, 1979. FELLOW Citizens of Lagos State, On Saturday, 28th, July 1979, you elected me, by 559,070 votes to 126,805, the first Executive Governor of Lagos State. Today, as a result of that election,…
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