Renowned Nigerian businessman Pascal Dozie, founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and former Chairman of MTN Nigeria, has died at the age of 84.

Family sources confirmed he passed away after a brief illness. Dozie was a key figure in Nigeria’s banking and telecommunications sectors, having established Diamond Bank and led MTN Nigeria through significant growth.

Born on April 9, 1939, Dozie had his early education in Imo State before earning a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Master’s in Administrative Science from City University, London.

He is survived by his wife, Chinyere, and five children. Funeral details are yet to be announced.