Pascal Dozie was pillar of wisdom, integrity, quiet strength, Ihedioha mourns
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has described the death of founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, as the loss of another Iroko from the East.
According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, Mr. Dozie died in the early hours of Tuesday at age 85.
In a statement made available to TheNiche, Ihedioha said Dozie was not only a business tycoon, but was an embodiment of wisdom, integrity and quiet strength.
“We have yet again lost another Iroko from the East – Mr Pascal Gabriel Dozie CON,” Ihedioha said.
“The news of his transition has reverberated across our nation, casting a shadow of grief over all who knew him, and drew inspiration from his life. Fondly called Nda Pascal by his people, he was not just a titan in the corporate world but also a pillar of wisdom, integrity, and quiet strength. As the founding Chairman of Diamond Bank PLC, former Chairman of MTN Nigeria, former President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, and former Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group – among many other notable roles – he impacted the business terrain of Nigeria with uncommon ideals.
“Beyond boardrooms and titles, Nda Pascal was a true elder statesman – a distinguished entrepreneur of rare pedigree, a mentor to many, and a beacon of excellence and humility. His legacy is etched not only in the institutions he built but also in the countless lives he touched, uplifted, and inspired. He bore the weight of greatness with grace, and in his departure, we feel the void of a giant whose shoes may never be filled.
“On behalf of my family and the entire Rebuild Imo political family, I extend our deepest condolences to his dear wife, Aunty Mabel, his children – Uzoma and his siblings, the larger Dozie family of Egbu, Ndi Owerri, and the entire Imo State as we grieve together. We have indeed lost one of our finest Ambassadors who put us in positive limelight.
“May the Almighty grant his soul eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this immense loss.”
