Nigeria, Oct. 10 -- Like millions of Nigerians, I first met Dr Christopher Kolade on the moral horizon of a country surrounded by the clouds of decay and depravity in public life. He and the late Gamaliel Onosode were the two men that gave hope about probity in public life, how Christians could witness with integrity.

Then, his name had become synonymous with Cadbury Nigeria Ltd. This was after he had made a consequential impact as Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation. His presence radiated wherever he served.

I do not know when our paths finally crossed but it was at some point when I was in the Catholic Secretariat. I am not sure of the details but I think my other friend, Professor Pat Utomi must have had somethi...