Credit: NAN
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has described the death of Dr Pascal Dozie, Founder of Diamond Bank Plc, as a huge loss to the nation.
Otti, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Wednesday in Umuahia, emphasized that Dozie was a renowned entrepreneur and icon in the banking industry.
Late Dozie, also the first Chairman, MTN Nigeria, died on Tuesday, a day before his 86th birthday.
Otti said that Dozie was an accomplished figure who made indelible marks across various sectors of human endeavour.
“He was a renowned entrepreneur, investor and statesman who recorded visible achievements across different fields of human endeavor.
“He impacted humanity positively and wrote his name in gold in many areas. It is fair for us to say that he led a fulfilled life,” he said.
Otti further stated that his death had created a huge vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
“His contributions to society will be a lasting legacy, he was a source of inspiration to the younger generation,” he said.
Otti commiserated with the family, and prayed God to grant his soul a peaceful repose.