Announcement and Cause of Death
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of Nick Imudia, a prominent businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership roles in several major companies in Nigeria. Imudia, most recognized as the former CEO of Konga Group, one of Nigeria’s leading online shopping platforms, reportedly committed suicide. Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police, confirmed the incident, stating, “It is confirmed, we received a report of the incident.”
Local media reports suggest that Imudia died in an accident at his home in Lekki on Tuesday, June 25. Although the exact details of his death have not been publicly disclosed, Nick Imudia’s passing has sparked discussions about depression, particularly among wealthy and influential individuals. This topic was trending on social media in Nigeria on Thursday morning. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide, amounting to about 800,000 deaths annually. Despite the staggering numbers, the WHO emphasizes that suicide remains a topic people rarely discuss, affecting the victims’ children, parents, partners, friends, or colleagues.
Reports indicate that Nick Imudia, the former CEO of Konga, allegedly committed suicide in his home. Imudia, who was the CEO of d.light at the time of his death, reportedly took his own life on the night of Tuesday, June 25, by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos apartment. Before making the jump, Imudia called his US-based brother to give instructions on how to distribute his wealth should anything happen to him. He also called his young daughter from a previous relationship, assuring her that he would always be there for her and that she could see him in the sky.
Positions Held
Nick Imudia was a results-oriented professional passionate about driving business growth. He held a B.Eng in Industrial Management, an M.Eng in Oil and Gas Technology Management, and an MBA in International Business Management. Imudia worked at Nokia for over 17 years, rising to the position of GM/MD for West and Central Africa. He also served as the Managing Director for West and Central Africa at TCL/Alcatel, a mobile phone manufacturer based in Hong Kong. Before his death, he was the CEO of d.light, an international energy transformation company.
Nick Imudia, along with his brothers Martins and Anthony, established the Imudia Foundation in honor of their father, who passed away in 2011. The foundation supports the underprivileged in their community in Ika South, Delta State, focusing on health and education. Imudia leaves behind a daughter from a previous marriage that ended in divorce.
His friends, family, and associates are in shock, as no one is sure why he took his own life. From Ika South local government area of Delta State, Nick was previously married to the mother of his young daughter, who was also from the same local government. The marriage ended due to irreconcilable differences. Before his tenure at Konga, Nick held positions at TCL/Alcatel as a regional director and at Microsoft Device and Services as the GM/MD for West and Central Africa.
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