Nigeria: NUJ Celebrates Jakande At 85 With a Book

A BOOK, Jakande: Fountain of Excellence (Celebrating Journalism Icon @ 85), which is on the life and times of the former Governor of Lagos, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, was launched in Lagos last week by the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos State Chapter, as part of activities marking his 85th birthday.

At the book launch in Ilupeju, it was a deluge of praises for the celebrant, who was present at the occasion with his wife, as different speakers took turns to eulogize him for being not only a committed public servant but also for putting up exemplary leadership qualities during his short stay in office.

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