•(Dr) Christopher Kolade.
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(Dr) Christopher Kolade, the former Chief Executive and Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, is dead at the age of 92.
His family announced his death in a statement on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
“We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service; and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” said the. statement.
Born on December 28, 1932, in Erin-Oke, Osun State, (Dr) Kolade led a life marked by integrity, leadership, and service across multiple spheres — from broadcasting and diplomacy to corporate governance and academia.
A son of an Anglican missionary, Kolade attended Government College, Ibadan, before proceeding to Fourah Bay College in Freetown, Sierra Leone. His academic excellence earned him honorary doctorate degrees from institutions such as the University of Sierra Leone (1976) and McPherson University (2016).
Dr Kolade began his professional journey in broadcasting, where he rose to become Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).
His career later expanded into the corporate world, where he served as Chief Executive and Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc.
