Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond bank and former chairman of MTN has passed away at the age of 85.
The passing of the former chairman was announced in a statement released by his family.
“With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, on 8th April 2025,” the statement read.
“He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a man of unwavering Catholic faith. His life was marked by service to God, his family and his country.
“He is survived by his loving wife, Chinyere, his children, grandchildren and all who were blessed to know him. We thank God for the gift of life and the legacy he leaves behind. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Pascal Gabriel Dozie was a Nigerian entrepreneur and business man. He was the chairman of Pan- Atlantic University and the founder of Diamond Bank.
He studied economics at the London School of Economics and subsequently attended City University in London were he studied operational research and industrial engineering.
In 1990, he satisfied the requirements of the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate a standard bank and in 1991 the Diamond Bank began operations. He was CEO from 1991 to 2006, then he handed over to his son Uzoma Dozi
