Businessman and entrepreneur who founded defunct Diamond Bank, Pascal Dozie, has passed at the age of eighty-six (86) on Tuesday 8 April, 2025.
“He was a true gentleman and a teacher who always sought the good of all”, 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said.
The former Governor of Anambra State expressed his deep sadness after receiving the news of the passing of Dr. Dozie, and said, “his legacy as a banker and entrepreneur stands as a testament to his vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence inspired countless individuals, and businesses.”
In his condolence, Obi said: “I am deeply saddened this morning by the news of the passing of Dr Pascal Dozie, a man I held in high esteem. I met him during the formation of Diamond Bank and later MTN Nigeria, and throughout our collaboration, I came to know him as a true gentleman and a teacher who always sought the good of all.
“His legacy as a banker and entrepreneur stands as a testament to his vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence inspired countless individuals, and businesses.
“May God Almighty, who called him home, grant him eternal rest in His kingdom, and grant his family and all of us who mourn him the fortitude to bear his irreplaceable loss.
“God Almighty bless his family always.”
Photo: Peter Obi with Pascal Dozie. @PeterObi
