Christopher Kolade
29 Dec 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares in the joy of celebrations with elder statesman, Dr Christopher Kolade, on his 90th birthday. In a congratulatory message by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina on Thursday in Abuja, Buhari rejoiced with the academic, broadcaster and diplomat for his influence in every area of service to the nation,…
28 Dec 2022
Today, elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Kolade turns 90. An eminent citizen, diplomat, broadcaster extraordinary, career civil servant, academic, boardroom guru, a leader par excellence and indeed a man worthy of honour anywhere.
6 Dec 2022
Foremost pro-good governance organisation, Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE) will make history on the 12th day of the 12th month in its 12th year, as it hosts a public presentation of its book of 12 chapters that reflects on its history through the eyes of its founders and partners. Titled, Footprints: Past. Present. Future, Christopher Kolade writes the foreword and the contributors are as diverse as Aisha Yesufu and Tunde Bakare to 2Baba and Seun Onigbinde.
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