The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85.

Dozie passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, according to report.

His death came just a day before his 86th birthday, following a battle with an age-related illness.

Dozie was best known as the founder of Diamond Bank, one of Nigeria’s most innovative financial institutions before its merger with Access Bank.

He served as the bank’s chairman before handing over leadership to his son, Uzoma Dozie.

Dozie is survived by his wife Chinyere Dozie, and five children among other relatives.