Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade has died at the age of 92.

The family announced the passage of the elder statesman in a statement earlier today,Thursday 9th October,2025.

The statement said Dr Kolade who was a former Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria PLC died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

The family said they are thankful for Dr Christopher Kolade’s incredible life of faith and service, and grateful for God’s abundant blessings.

Dr Kolade had a distinguished career as a diplomat, academic, advocate for integrity and corporate governance, among other things.

He was Born in 1932 in Erin-Oke, Osun State, to 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.

He was Deeply committed to promoting ethical standards in business, as he chaired several integrity-driven organisations, including Integrity Organisation Ltd GTE and The Convention on Business Integrity Ltd GTE.

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