US EditionElder Statesman Christopher Kolade Dies at 92
Dr. Christopher Kolade was a respected diplomat, broadcaster, and academic known for his ethical leadership and integrity across six decades of public service in Nigeria and abroad.
- On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Dr. Christopher Kolade, CON, died peacefully, the family said, confirming he was 92.
- Born on December 28, 1932 in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Dr. Christopher Kolade began his career in broadcasting and rose to Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation.
- He served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2007 and was Chief Executive and Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, chairing integrity organisations.
- His passing marks the end of an era for Nigeria’s corporate and media community and leaves a legacy of integrity and service for future generations.
- He taught Corporate Governance, Human Resource Management and Leadership at Lagos Business School and Pan-Atlantic University, mentoring future leaders and serving on national and international boards.
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Christopher Kolade Dies At 92 - Daily Trust
Nigeria has lost one of its most respected elder statesmen, diplomats, and thought leaders, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 93. His family confirmed the news in a statement expressing gratitude for his life of service, faith, and integrity. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the family said+. Born on Decembe…
Tinubu Pays Tribute To Late Christopher Kolade
President Bola Tinubu said he is saddened by the death of Dr Christopher Kolade, the renowned broadcaster, corporate leader, and diplomat who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93. The family announced Kolade’s death in a statement on Thursday. In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu described the deceased as “one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures” and “a custodian of our enterprise history, especially concerning corporate governance and human …
UPDATED: Ex-High Commissioner To UK Christopher Kolade Dies At 93
Revered elder statesman and former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Christopher Kolade, is dead. According to a Thursday statement from his family, the revered broadcaster, academic, and corporate leader died on Wednesday. Kolade, who would have been 93 in December, details and circumstances leading to his death were unconfirmed at of time of filing […] The post UPDATED: Ex-High Commissioner To UK Christopher Kolade Dies At 93 appeared f…
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