Nigerian business icon Pascal Dozie, the founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 85.
His family announced the news in a statement on Tuesday, confirming that the respected entrepreneur died on Monday.
Dozie was widely regarded as a visionary leader in Nigeria’s banking and telecommunications sectors, playing a pivotal role in expanding financial access and mobile connectivity across the country.
Tributes have begun pouring in from across the corporate and public sectors, celebrating his legacy of innovation, leadership, and national service.
