Foremost Nigerian author, teacher, and diplomat, Dr. Christopher Kolade has passed away today Thursday 9th October 2025. He was aged 92.
Dr. Christopher Kolade was born to the family of clergyman, Venerable Kolade in Erin-Oke, Osun state in 1932. He served as the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom, the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the Managing Director and then Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc.
The former Chancellor of McPherson University was a teacher, academic, author and much more. He also taught at the Lagos Business School. He was the former
Kolade is one of the most respected citizens of Nigeria having served in several key positions and attaining milestone achievements during his lifetime.