The passing of Dr. Christopher Kolade last week, on October 8, marks the end of a remarkable era in Nigerian public life and service. It is the conclusion of a story that began in 1932 and spanned nearly a century of distinguished service across broadcasting, business, diplomacy, and education.
I first encountered Dr. Kolade around 1980 when Daily Times, where I worked, operated next door to Cadbury Nigeria at Agidingbi, Ikeja. He was then an executive director, four years before ascending to the chief executive role that would define corpor
