FAREWELL TO A LEGENDARY LEADER
Dr. Christopher Kolade, CON
Founding President and Fellow, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria
With deep respect and heartfelt admiration, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Christopher Kolade, CON, a pioneer, statesman, and moral compass whose leadership shaped generations of professionals and leaders.
As the Founding President and Chairman of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, Dr. Kolade laid the foundation for what has become a leading voice in advancing ethical leadership and governance excellence across Nigeria and beyond.
His remarkable career spanned broadcasting, corporate leadership, and diplomacy from serving as Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation to leading Cadbury Nigeria Plc as Chairman and Chief Executive, and later representing Nigeria as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
A devoted educator and mentor, Dr. Kolade continued to shape minds and values through his teaching at the Lagos Business School and the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, where his wisdom on leadership, ethics, and governance remains timeless.
His life was a testament to integrity, humility, and service, qualities that continue to define the Society he helped establish.
We honour his enduring impact, his unwavering principles, and his extraordinary contribution to nation-building and good governance.
May his legacy continue to inspire, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.
Signed,
Muhammad K. Ahmad, OON
President & Board Chairman
Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria


