On January 2, the Nigerian elite society lost one of its most prominent members. The Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas breathed his last at 79, leaving the high society mourning.
His family members, friends and acquaintances are, however, taking solace in the fact that he led a very purposeful life and only a few people can boast of the late businessman’s accomplishments.
Aside being the Chairman of CFAO Nigeria, the late Okoya-Thomas was also the Chairman of CICA (Nigeria) Ltd, Transcap Nigeria Ltd, Chiyoda Nigeria Ltd and Achoria Investment and Securities Ltd. He was also a director of NFI Insurance Company Plc and Gateway Bank Plc.
He also held prominent chieftaincy titles, the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Babasuwa of Ijebu-Remo, Odofin of Ife.
The late billionaire businessman was also an active sportsman in his youthful days. He grew up to become a renowned philanthropist whose gestures included the building of a modern sports hall for the staff and students of LASU.
He was also credited with helping to raise funds for the construction of the Lagos State-owned Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
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RIP
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