Tribute: Tinubu mourns late Dr. Christopher Kolade

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in a glowing personal tribute to late Dr. Christopher Kolade, an ace broadcaster, boardroom technocrat, and one of the country’s intellectual treasures, who died at 92, as an ‘exceptionally brilliant, statesmanly, and diligent’ Nigerian of ‘unimpeachable integrity’

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has said he received with profound sadness the news of the passing of inimitable Dr. Christopher Kolade, a Nigerian ace broadcaster, boardroom technocrat, and one of the country’s intellectual treasures, who died at age 92.

Tinubu, in personal tribute to late Dr. Kolade Thursday, October 9, 2025, described Dr. Kolade as “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.”

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The President noted the deceased was among “the finest of men”.

The Nigeria leader also wrote: “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.”

Tinubu further noted how Kolade “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, stated the President in his tribute.

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He said: “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.”

He added: “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.”