Late Pascal Dozie Was Rare Breed Business Leader — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of Chief Pascal Gabriel Dozie.
Tinubu described the late business icon as “a rare breed business leader” whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic landscape left an enduring legacy.
Chief Dozie, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85, was the founder of Diamond Bank and the pioneer chairman of MTN Nigeria.
Speaking through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Dozie’s wisdom, humility, and efforts that “laid a foundation upon which many continue to build. His passing is a profound loss to the private sector and Nigeria.”
The late businessman’s influence extended beyond corporate boardrooms, having served as a former director at the Central Bank of Nigeria, president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, and chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
He dedicated decades to national policy formulation, private sector development, and youth empowerment.
The Dozie family confirmed his death in a statement released by his son, Uzoma Dozie.
“With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, on 8th April 2025.
“He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of unwavering Catholic faith. His life was marked by service to God, his family, and his country,” said Uzoma.
Dozie founded Diamond Bank in 1990 and grew the financial institution before its merger with Access Bank.
President Tinubu called on the Nigerian private sector to honour Chief Dozie’s memory by upholding the values of integrity, innovation, and nation-building.
Late Pascal Dozie Was Rare Breed Business Leader — Tinubu is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
