Pascal Dozie, Diamond Bank Founder and pioneer MTN Chairman, dies at 85
- Pascal Dozie founded Diamond Bank in 1990 to cater to the banking needs of traders in South-East Nigeria.
- Under Dozie's leadership, Diamond Bank grew rapidly and became known for its innovative banking approaches.
- Dozie served as CEO of Diamond Bank until 2006, when he passed leadership to his son, Uzoma Dozie.
The passing of Pascal Dozie marks a significant loss for Nigeria's financial and telecommunications sectors, as his visionary leadership and innovative spirit were instrumental in shaping the industry. His legacy, however, continues through the entrepreneurial ventures of his sons, indicating a promising future for fintech in Nigeria. Further discussion could focus on how emerging fintech companies can build on the foundations laid by pioneers like Dozie.
