Elder statesman and veteran broadcaster, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has passed away at the age of 92.
His family confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, announcing that the revered diplomat died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
“We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the family said in the statement.
Born on December 28, 1932, Kolade had a distinguished career spanning broadcasting, diplomacy, academia,Veteran Broadcaster and Diplomat Christopher Kolade Dies at 92
Elder statesman and veteran broadcaster, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has passed away at the age of 92.
His family confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, announcing that the revered diplomat died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
“We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the family said in the statement.
Born on December 28, 1932, Kolade had a distinguished career spanning broadcasting, diplomacy, academia, and public service.
He was widely respected for his advocacy of integrity, ethical leadership, and corporate governance.
Dr. Kolade served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and was a former Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). He also chaired several national and corporate bodies, leaving a legacy of professionalism and moral uprightness.
Tributes are expected to pour in from across the country as news of his passing spreads.
More details later…
and public service. He was widely respected for his advocacy of integrity, ethical leadership, and corporate governance.
Dr. Kolade served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and was a former Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). He also chaired several national and corporate bodies, leaving a legacy of professionalism and moral uprightness.
Tributes are expected to pour in from across the country as news of his passing spreads.
More details later…