Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the esteemed founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 85. His death, announced by his son Uzoma Dozie on April 8, 2025, has left many mourning the loss of a key figure in Nigeria’s financial and telecommunications sectors.
In the statement, Uzoma Dozie expressed deep sorrow but also gratitude for the life his father led. “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,” he wrote.
Dozie was known not only for his entrepreneurial achievements but also for his unwavering commitment to his Catholic faith, his family, and his country. His life, marked by both business acumen and deep personal devotion, has made a lasting impact on the industries he was involved in and the people he touched throughout his life.
“His life was marked by service–to God, his family, and his country,” the statement continued. “He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of unwavering Catholic faith.”
He is survived by his loving wife, Chinyere, his children, grandchildren, and many others who were blessed to know him.
Pascal Gabriel Dozie was a visionary in Nigeria’s banking sector, founding Diamond Bank, which later merged with Access Bank, and played a significant role in the success of MTN Nigeria, where he served as chairman for many years.
The family expressed their gratitude to God for the time spent with him and his enduring legacy. “We thank God for the gift of his life and the legacy he leaves behind. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Pascal Gabriel Dozie’s passing marks the end of an era in Nigerian banking and telecommunications, and his contributions to both sectors will be remembered for years to come.
