One of the things that Lateef Jakande will always be remembered for is the landmark development he brought to Lagos State during his tenure as the governor, both in the education sector working with the five cardinal plan of the Unity party of Nigeria which was established by Awolowo and also in the housing sector amongst other things he achieved for the state.

Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the death of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, a very great man in the service of Lagos State, Nigeria and humanity, a venerable Stateman, an outstanding politician, an administrator and the first civilian governor of Lagos State.