LAGOS– Nick Imudia, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Konga and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s e-commerce and technology sectors, has died by suicide.
Imudia, who was currently serving as the CEO of D.light, a company renowned for its innovative solar energy solutions, ended his life on the night of Tuesday, June 25.
Imudia’s death occurred at his residence in Lekki, Lagos, where he reportedly jumped from the balcony of his apartment. Prior to taking this tragic step, he made a series of poignant phone calls. He first contacted his brother, who lives in the United States, giving him detailed instructions on how to distribute his wealth in the event of his death.
In a deeply emotional call, Imudia also reached out to his young daughter from a previous relationship, assuring her that he would always be watching over her and that she could find solace by looking up at the sky.
The news has sent shockwaves through his family, friends, and colleagues, who are grappling with the sudden and unexpected nature of his death. Known for his professional achievements and his role in advancing technology and e-commerce in Africa, Imudia’s suicide has left many bewildered and searching for answers.
Nick Imudia hailed from the Ika South local government area of Delta State. He had previously been married to the mother of his young daughter, a relationship that ended due to irreconcilable differences.
He later remarried, this time to a Caucasian woman, in what many believed to be a harmonious and fulfilling union.
Imudia’s illustrious career included significant roles before his tenure at Konga. He served as a regional director at TCL/Alcatel and as the General Manager/Managing Director for West and Central Africa at Microsoft Device and Services. His leadership at D.light was marked by efforts to provide affordable and sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities.
