By Adesina Soyooye
Family Confirms passing, celebrates his incredible life
Dr Christopher Kolade, a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has passed on.
Kolade, a boardroom wizard, the boss of Cadbury Nigeria for years, broadcaster, and teacher, according to an announcement by his children, died peacefully early Thursday.
The family said he lived an incredible life, and passed on quietly.
The statement reads part:
“We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings.
“Kolade had a distinguished career as a diplomat, academic, advocate for integrity and corporate governance, among other things.
“Born in 1932 in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Kolade was the son of an Anglican missionary. He attended Government College, Ibadan, before proceeding to Fourah Bay College in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he completed his higher education.
Kolade began his career in broadcasting, eventually rising to the position of Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation.
He later became Chief Executive and Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, where he was widely recognised for his ethical leadership and corporate reforms.
“The deceased also served Nigeria as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy of diplomacy, integrity, and professionalism.
“Kolade taught Corporate Governance and Human Resources Management at the Lagos Business School and Leadership & Conflict Management at the School of Media & Communication, both part of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos.
Kolade, a former member of the university’s Governing Council, also served as its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, and was later Chancellor of McPherson University, Ogun State.
“Deeply committed to promoting ethical standards in business, Kolade chaired several integrity-driven organisations, including Integrity Organisation Ltd GTE and The Convention on Business Integrity Ltd GTE.
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