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He started his career as a journalist first with the Daily Service in 1949 then later with the Nigerian Tribune.
He established Lagos State University LASU in 1983 with Professor Folabi Olumide as the Pioneer Vice Chancellor
His government built the current Lagos State Secretariat which houses all the state ministries, Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa as well as the popular round house being occupied by all subsequent governors of the state.
He refused to move into the comforts of the governor’s official residence. Rather, he opted to live in his private residence located at Ilupeju and commuted to work in his private car (a Toyota Crown).
Jakande built over 30,000 cheap housing units named “Jakande Estates” in various parts of Lagos including Amuwo-Odofin, Ijaiye, Dolphin, Oke-Afa, Ije, Abesan, Iponri, Ipaja, Abule Nla, Epe, Anikantamo, Surulere, Iba, Ikorodu, Badagry.
He built the present, the Lagos State Television (LTV), and the Lagos Radio.
His government established General Hospitals in zones all over the state with assurance of free health care.
He established the first State Traffic Management Authority
He established the State Ferry Services Corporation which immediately acquired its own fleet of boats.
He ensured that members of his family went to the same state-run schools and hospitals provided by the government.
