LEGACY OF GIVING ...
OPPORTUNITY ...
TIME OF LOVE .
It will be quite difficult for Nigeria to find someone else like Dick Kramer. I refer to individuals like him as 'Missionary Managers' - expatriates who align themselves to the aspirations of the citizens of their host countries. Burdened by the desire to see Nigeria become the great country it is capable of becoming, Dick got his hands dirty and tried to change the country. He has shown us that what we need to fix our country are people of character, competence, knowledge and passion. I am proud to have had him as a friend and associate for many years.
Ernest Shonekan, GCFR
Former President of Nigeria.
Chinyere and I have had a relationship of 35 years with Dick and Wanda, which has grown into a valued friendship and partnership. It has been a privilege to be part of the contribution they have made to those whose life they touched and our beloved Nigeria.
Pascal Dozie, CON
Chairman, MTN Nigeria Limited.
Dick is an exemplary business missionary and indefatigable nation builder. He has done more than any other person I know to develop world-class Nigerian business professionals. I predict that the institutions Dick founded and nurtured would go on to play a major role in Nigeria's emergence as a global force.
Okey Enelamah
Founder & CEO, Africa Capital Alliance.
The Omoigui and Okauru families thank Dick for his fatherly love to their daughter and wife, Ifueko and for his love for Nigeria. We wish Dick good health and happiness.
Thanks you for your time, devotion, patience and indelible lessons. Your life's work has added immeasurable value to Nigeria. Enjoy your day. Best wishes for healthy and happy years ahead.
Ifueko M. Omoigui Okauru, MFR
Former Executive Chairman,
Federal Inland Revenue Service & Chairman,
Joint Tax Board.
Federal Inland Revenue Service & Chairman,
Joint Tax Board.
He came riding from a distant land to live and toil with us, made us believe and took our country to a better place. Dick is a jolly good fellow and his legacy will long endure.
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen
OON Founder, Alpine Investment Services
No foreign national in post –independence Nigeria has influenced economic policy formulation and enduring economic policy formulation and enduring economic reforms in the critical areas , albeit in a catalytic manner, than Dick Kramer.
Kunle Olumide
Renowned Diplomat
I once told Dick he should have been born a Nigerian. He is very committed to our country. Dick is truly an exceptional man.
Joseph Sanusi
CON Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
Dick was a role model because he ran a meritocracy in his accounting firm and he always found time to initiate change by leaning on policy makers.
Atedo Peterside
CON Founder & Chairman, StanbicIBTC Bank Plc
Dick loves Nigeria, loves people and has dedicated his life to identifying, developing and nurturing talent. Through his consistent actions, he has helped to create leaders and role models across public and private sectors that Nigeria can be proud of.
Amina Oyagbola
Human Resources Executive, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd.
I believe we will surmount our challenges and attain the Nigeria of our dream – of Dick Kramer’s Dream. Dick once said that, ‘’Nigeria is like a super tanker, it would require a huge effort to turn it around, but once it begins to turn there is no stopping it!’’
Mansur Ahmed
G.E.D, Stakeholder Management and Corporate Communications, Dangote Industries Ltd.
Dick is a role model to many of us. He is genuinely interested in other people and is always willing to pass on his knowledge and ideas to others. I wish him a very happy 80th birthday. May he continue to enjoy robust and good health and may his love for and continuing interest in Nigeria never dim.
Udoma Udo Udoma, CON
Senior And Founding Partner,
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie.
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie.
It’s amazing how you managed to train, mentor and inspire several people of diverse background into great national figures. May God bless you.
Chris Onyemenam
Director General, National Identity Management Commission
Dear Dick,
Thank you very much for being a great coach and sharing your wealth of experience with me. It has been a great privilege knowing you.
Bode Agusto
MFR Founder, Agusto & Co, Ltd.
Dick, from you I learned that corporate governance is a serious process that builds stakeholder confidence and cohesion. From you, I am still learning humility and consensus building. You remain a fountain of inestimable value from which I drink.
Charles Anudu
Founder & Managing Director, Swift Networks Limited
I will always remember Dick as a builder of men, a model of balanced family life and an unrepentant optimist with incredibly deep insights into life.
Afolabi Oladele
Partner, African Capital Alliance
Dick, you have spent over 40% of your life in Nigeria and made your mark. Your networking skills are admirable, You and Wanda were certainly made for each other.
Akin Laguda
Co-Founder, Continental Re-Insurance Plc
Dick has a unique ability to mobilize people and resources to achieve a common goal. His leadership and significant contributions in the formation of the NESG, ACA and many other such initiatives is truly inspirational. His genuine interest in people, tenacity and passion for execution is exemplary.
Dapo Okubadejo
Partner & Africa Head of PE, M&A and Transaction Advisory at KPMG