Ola Vincent, ex-CBN governor, Passes On at 87




The death of Mr. Ola Vincent a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been announced. Vincent, who was born on May 16, 1925, died on Monday at the age of 87. He was the CBN Governor from 1977 to 1982.
He died at Saint Vincent Hospital Lagos after an illness. He is survived by a wife, three sons and a daughter.
May his soul rest in peace.


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