MTN Nigeria Chairman, Ndukwe Celebrates Dr. Pascal Dozie Legacy in Shaping Nigeria’s Telecom Landscape

Nigeria’s corporate and financial community converged recently to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the visionary whose blueprint helped revolutionise the nation’s telecommunications landscape.

The Nigerian Exchange Group headquarters in Marina hosted the ‘Afternoon of Tributes,’ drawing a constellation of business leaders, financial experts, and close associates of the late icon. Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, MTN Nigeria Chairman, delivered a tribute that highlighted Dozie’s far-reaching influence beyond the telecommunications giant he helped establish.

“Dr. Dozie wasn’t just MTN Nigeria’s cornerstone—he was the architect who designed the foundation of Nigeria’s entire telecommunications industry,” Ndukwe said, his voice occasionally betraying emotion. “His foresight and leadership were instrumental in crafting the telecom landscape we navigate today, and his influence will continue to guide its evolution for generations.”

The symbolic bell-ringing ceremony served as a reminder of Dozie’s impact on Nigeria’s corporate world — both as MTN’s founding chairman and as a former President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange who modernised the bourse and enhanced its global visibility.

Throughout the afternoon, speakers shared anecdotes that revealed Dozie as more than just a corporate titan. They spoke of a mentor whose guidance shaped countless careers, a banking pioneer who democratised financial services, and a philanthropist whose generosity transformed communities.

In his closing remarks, Ndukwe challenged those present to preserve Dozie’s legacy by embracing his core values of innovation, integrity, and unwavering commitment to national advancement. The memorial served as a reminder that Dozie’s vision, which connected millions of Nigerians and catalysed unprecedented economic growth, continues to inspire a new generation of business leaders committed to building on his remarkable foundation.