By Jude Atupulazi
Pascal Dozie, a renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader has died. His death came on the eve of his 86 Birthday.
According to sources close to the deceased, Dozie died after a battle with old age-related illness.
Dozie was a man of many parts, best known for founding the now defunct Diamond Bank, serving as chairman of MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University.
He was born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Dozie’s educational background included a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Masters in Administrative Science from City University in London.
Dozie also founded the African Development Consulting Group, which worked with notable clients like Nestle and Pfizer. He served as MTN Nigeria chairman but later resigned and was succeeded by Ernest Ndukwe.
Dozie received the prestigious National Award of the Order of the Niger (OON) for his contributions to Nigeria’s Banking Industry.
Dozie is survived by his wife, Chinyere Dozie, and five children, among other relatives.
