- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of former Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NBC) Director-General, Christopher Kolade, describing his death as agonising.
NPO earlier Reported the passing of Kolade who died on Thursday at the age of 93.
Reacting to the demise of veteran broadcaster, Tinubu, in a statement issued today, expressed his sadness over the Kolade’s death.
He described the late NBC boss as one of the Nigeria’s intellectual treasures.
Tinubu lauded the former Chairman of CadburyPlc for serving Nigeria dutifully with dediication during his active years.
“I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of the inimitable Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who is one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures.
“Dr Kolade, 92, was a custodian of our 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.
“Dr Kolade was not only a boardroom icon, serving as one-time chief executive and chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, but he was also a patriot and an uncompromising advocate of transparency and accountability in governance.
“He served Nigeria dutifully, with honesty and great dedication.” Tinubu wrote.
The President further recounted the late ex-NBC boss’ time as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom as well as his humanitarian interventions.
Tinubu called for the celebration of the Kolade’s life and legacy.
“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.
“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. May God Almighty, whom he served so faithfully, grant him eternal rest.” He added.