EXIT OF A GENIUS

Ola Vincent, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, died on Monday, September 3, St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos after a period of hospitalisation, aged 87.

He was born in Lagos on May 16, 1925. He attended St. Saviour’s Primary School, Lagos, 1930 to 35, CMS Grammar School, Lagos, 1936 to 39, University of Manchester, England, 1953 to 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.

As a consummate administrator and economist, Remi Olowude, Executive Vice Chairman of IGI,  in a statement, described Pa Vincent as an elder statesman and respected opinion leader, whose views on critical national issues were highly valued.

“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," he said.
He was happily married with children, buried September 6.