I first encountered Dr. Kolade around 1980 when Daily Times, where I worked, operated next door to Cadbury Nigeria at Agidingbi, Ikeja. He was then an executive director, four years before ascending to the chief executive role that would define corpor

The passing of Dr. Christopher Kolade last week, on October 8, marks the end of a remarkable era in Nigerian public life and service. It is the conclusion of a story that began in 1932 and spanned nearly a century of distinguished service across broadcasting, business, diplomacy, and education.

I first encountered Dr. Kolade around 1980 when Daily Times, where I worked, operated next door to Cadbury Nigeria at Agidingbi, Ikeja. He was then an executive director, four years before ascending to the chief executive role that would define corpor