May 14, 2026

Former Lagos Deputy Governor ‘Rafiu Jafojo’ Dies at Age 80

By Farouk Mohammed

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Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Rafiu Jafojo is dead.

Jafojo died yesterday at 80 after a brief illness.

He served as deputy to Alhaji Lateef Jakande on the return of the country to civil rule in 1979 to 83.

Jakande, his former boss who was one of the first callers at the deceased home described him as “a loyal deputy” and praised for the repose of his soul.

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