Ex-CBN Governor Ola Vincent dies at 87
. IGI mourns
Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) has announced the passing on of one of its Directors, Olatunde Olabode Vincent, who died today at a hospital on Victoria Island, Lagos. He was aged 87.
A statement signed by the Executive Vice-Chairman IGI Remi Olowude, said the decease was a founding director of the company.
He was born in Lagos on May 16, 1925. A consummate administrator and economist, he attended St. Saviour’s Primary School, Lagos (1930-35), CMS Grammar School, Lagos (1936-39), University of Manchester, England (1953-56) and the Administrative Staff College, Henley, England (1961).
He made significant contributions to national economic growth and would be remembered for his patriotism, commitment, professionalism and discipline. As the governor of the CBN between 1977 and 1982, he performed meritoriously, setting exemplary standards in accountability, probity and efficiency.
Olowude, described him as an elder statesman and respected opinion leader, whose views on critical national issues were highly valued.
He said: “For us in the IGI Family, this is a great loss. Pa Vincent meant the world to all of us. We will forever appreciate his profound contributions over the years to the growth of our company. We will miss his words of wisdom and the rich professional experience he always shared with us.”
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