Sanwo-Olu mourns ex-Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Christopher Kolade
By Adeola Ogunrinde –
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of elder statesman and boardroom icon, Dr. Christopher Kolade, as a monumental loss to Nigeria. Dr. Kolade, a former broadcaster, corporate leader, and diplomat, died on Thursday morning at the age of 92.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the passing of the respected diplomat, teacher, and veteran broadcaster as the end of an era.
He noted that the death of Dr. Kolade — one of Nigeria’s most celebrated boardroom gurus and advocates of integrity and corporate governance — was a colossal loss to the country and an irreplaceable loss to his family, friends, and associates.
Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that Dr. Kolade’s record of service as a distinguished teacher, broadcaster, seasoned technocrat, administrator, Chief Executive and Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, and former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, would remain indelible for generations to come.
He said: “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, we celebrate the departure of a legend and celebrated doyen of the boardroom, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who made a positive impact during his lifetime.
“The legacy of Dr. Christopher Kolade cannot be forgotten because of the remarkable impact he made during his lifetime and his extraordinary life of service to humanity, his community, and the private and public sectors, both locally and internationally.
“We thank God for Dr. Kolade’s incredible life of faith and service to humanity and our dear country. He served passionately with integrity and honour. He was indeed a blessing to his generation, and the best way to honour his memory is for those he left behind to uphold his good virtues.
“I commiserate with his family members, friends, and associates over the death of the elder statesman. I pray for the repose of the soul of the late Dr. Christopher Kolade and that God grants his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
