The burial of the first Lagos State governor and elder statesman, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has been fixed for Friday (tomorrow).
The date for the burial of the former governor, who died on Thursday at the age of 91, was made public by the Committee of Friends of the deceased.
A statement released by the friends, hinted that be pre-burial prayers would be conducted at the former governor’s residence at the Ilupeju area of Lagos State.
The statement signed by a former Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Abisogun Leigh, Kamal Giwa, Prince Bayo Oshiyemi, Alhaji Gani Owolabi Dada, Mrs. Omolara Abeke Vaugh, and Alhaja Latifat Gbajabiamila reads:
“The committee of friends LKJ first civil Governor of Lagos State wishes to announce the passing of our dear leader the Baba Kekere of Lagos, Alhaji Chief Lateef Kayode Jakande, at the age of 91 years which sad incident happened on Thursday, February 11, 2021
“The burial arrangements are as follows – Pre-Burial prayers at number 2 Bishop Street Ilupeju, Lagos State on Friday 12, February 2021 at 9am.
“Interment at Volts and Gardens Ikoyi at 4 pm Friday 12, February 2021.”