Governor Alex Otti mourns Dr. Pascal Dozie, calling his demise a painful nationwide loss and his legacy an everlasting supply of inspiration.
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerian enterprise titan and elder statesman, Dr. Pascal Dozie, CON, who died simply in the future earlier than his 86th birthday.
Governor Otti, in an emotional condolence message made obtainable to the press on Tuesday, described the late Dr. Dozie as a nationwide icon who made “big strides in numerous fields of human endeavour”, together with finance, telecommunications, entrepreneurship, and public service. In line with the Governor, the vacuum left behind by Dr. Pascal Dozie’s demise can be tough to fill.
“Dr. Pascal Dozie was a famend entrepreneur, investor, and statesman whose impression on humanity can’t be overemphasized. He wrote his identify in gold in lots of areas. Although he lived a protracted and fulfilled life, his departure has created an enormous vacuum,” Governor Otti mentioned.
The Governor went on to spotlight how Dr. Dozie’s legacy has change into a mannequin for each rising and established professionals in Nigeria and past. As a visionary who co-founded Diamond Bank and served because the pioneer chairman of MTN Nigeria, Dozie was identified not only for constructing establishments however for grooming a era of Nigerian leaders and innovators.
Governor Otti additional famous that the late businessman’s ardour for improvement, moral management, and {economic} development outlined his interactions in each the non-public and public sectors.
He commiserated with all the Dozie household and prayed for God’s consolation, grace, and energy as they navigate this tough interval.
“Dr. Pascal Dozie’s legacy won’t fade. His identify can be etched within the recollections of many and can function an inspiration for generations of younger Nigerians striving for excellence,” Otti added.
The Governor concluded by praying for the peaceable repose of Dr. Dozie’s soul, urging Nigerians to replicate on the values the late statesman stood for—integrity, innovation, and nation-building.
