Chief Pascal Dozie, a renowned Nigerian businessman is dead. He was 86.
His family confirmed the news in a statement issued on Tuesday, revealing that he died peacefully on Monday.
Dozie, who was born on April 9, 1939, was a key figure in Nigeria’s business landscape.
Raised in a Catholic family, Dozie’s early life was deeply influenced by his father, Charles Dozie, who served as a catechist.
He had his early education at Our Lady’s School Emekuku, Holy Ghost Juniorate Seminary, and Holy Ghost College, Owerri, where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Seeking higher education abroad, he moved to the United Kingdom, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.
He furthered his studies in Operational Research and Industrial Engineering before obtaining a Master’s degree in Administrative Science from City University in London.
Dozie played a critical role in Nigeria’s banking and telecom industries, founding Diamond Bank, which later merged with Access Bank, and serving as the chairman of MTN Nigeria, overseeing its expansion.
Dozie is survived by his wife, Chinyere, and five children.