Captains of industry, financial leaders, and dignitaries, on Tuesday, gathered at the Nigerian Exchange Group House for an Afternoon of Tributes and Special Closing Gong Ceremony in honour of late Dr. Pascal G. Dozie, former member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) board, former President of the Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), and founder of Diamond Bank Plc (now a legacy part of Access Bank Plc.
The event, organised by Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) celebrated a visionary whose leadership and integrity helped shape Nigeria’s financial markets and corporate landscape.
Welcoming the gathering, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of NGX Group, reflected on Dr. Dozie’s profound influence, as a banker, entrepreneur, economist, and philanthropist—and above all- a builder of institutions.
According to him, Dozie’s “tenure as President of the NSE Council marked a pivotal chapter in our history. With foresight and steady leadership, he laid the foundation for a world-class Exchange that not only serves Nigeria but inspires confidence across Africa.”
It was also an opportunity for industry leaders to share reflections on Dr. Dozie’s legacy of principled leadership and institutional advancement, with Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman of MTN Nigeria Plc, praising his role in entrenching professionalism in the private sector.
Gabriel Idahosa, President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, described him as “a man of unwavering principle whose life embodied ethical leadership and nation-building;” while Dr. Raymond Obieri, former NSE Council President and chairman of Intercontinental Bank Plc ( also a legacy member of Access Bank Plc), recalled their shared commitment to institutional growth.
In his words, “Pascal was the kind of leader who brought calm to chaos and vision to uncertainty. His leadership was never about power, it was always about purpose.”
Ahonsi Unuigbe, Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Limited, urged attendees to honour Dr. Dozie’s legacy through action, because “he did not just serve; he built, inspired, and transformed. The greatest tribute we can pay is to ensure the institutions he strengthened continue to thrive with integrity, transparency, and innovation.”
Olaniyi Yusuf, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), underscored Dr. Dozie’s pioneering role as “not just a founding father of NESG but a compass for our mission to build a globally competitive Nigerian economy. His vision and principled leadership continue to guide us.”
Speaking from a personal perspective, Uzoma Dozie offered an intimate tribute to his father: “Beyond his professional achievements, he was a man of quiet wisdom and grace. His presence commanded respect, and his influence shaped minds and institutions alike. His absence will be deeply felt.”
Temi Popoola, Group Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, described Dr. Dozie as more than an industry titan- he was a mentor, a visionary, and a nation-builder. His contributions were not just pioneering but transformative. To his family, we say thank you for sharing him with the nation. May his soul rest in peace, and may we all carry forward the light he ignited.”
Other notable speakers included Emmanuel Ikazoboh, former Interim Administrator, NSE; Oscar Onyema, former Group CEO, NGX Group; Olufemi Akinsanya, Chairman of NGX Regulation; Mrs. Elizabeth Ebi, Managing Director, Futureview Group; and Frank Aigbogun, Publisher/CEO of BusinessDay Media.
The ceremony concluded with the symbolic Closing Gong Ceremony, not as a farewell, but as a reaffirmation of the values of integrity, excellence, and service to humanity, Dr. Dozie championed.
