Kolade Served Nigeria With Honesty, Dedication, Tinubu Pays Tribute To Late Broadcaster
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a former broadcaster and brilliant teacher, Dr. Christopher Kolade.
Dr. Kolade reportedly died peacefully at the early hours of Thursday at the age of 92.
President Tinubu described him as a custodian of enterprise history, especially concerning corporate governance and human resources management.
“He was a principal figure in reputable institutions like the Lagos Business School. He was among the finest of men.
“He was exceptionally brilliant, statesmanly, diligent, and had unimpeachable integrity.
“He served Nigeria dutifully, with honesty and great dedication. From working as a colonial-era education officer to serving as Nigeria’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom and director-general of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Dr Kolade left ineffaceable stamps of distinction in every endeavour, whether in the boardroom, on panels, or public office,” he said.
The President said Dr. Kolade was a principal figure in reputable institutions like the Lagos Business School. He was among the finest of men.
“He was exceptionally brilliant, statesmanly, diligent, and had unimpeachable integrity,” he added.
President said that Dr Kolade was not only a boardroom icon, serving as one-time chief executive and chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, but was also a patriot and an uncompromising advocate of transparency and accountability in governance.
“I recall his many humanitarian interventions through the Christopher Kolade Foundation, especially his support for sickle cell patients, a cause to which he donated a chunk of his earnings. Dr Kolade’s passing is agonising, yet we must celebrate his life and legacy.
“He lived an exemplary life and immortalised himself in his uncommon service to our nation and humanity. He will remain an inspiration for us and for many generations. He was a representation of the true Nigerian, selfless and resilient,” the President said.
He prayed that God Almighty, whom he served so faithfully, grant him eternal rest.
