Ex- President Jonathan Describes The Late Dokpesi As Humane Entrepreneur

A former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of the founder of DAAR Communications, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi.

In a condolence message, Jonathan said that Nigeria has lost a true patriot and fair-minded nation builder.

The former President said “Dokpesi was a successful entrepreneur, media mogul and philanthropist, who took the art of giving to a new level and made significant contributions to human progress.”

Jonathan, who was one of the early sympathisers to visit the Dokpesi family in Abuja on Monday, said that he cultivated the kind of friendship with Dokpesi that stood the test of time.

“He was a humane businessman and philanthropist who took the art of giving and human relations to a new level.

“As a patriot and politician, he exemplified the virtues of loyalty, justice and service. A team player and bridge builder, High Chief Dokpesi played the kind of politics that promoted friendship, ethnic cohesion and national unity.

“He will be remembered for his works of charity, devotion to his faith and inspiring leadership, especially serving as a trailblazer who pioneered private broadcasting and played a major role in advancing media freedom in Nigeria,” he said.

This was contained in a condolence message issued by ex-president Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, in Abuja on Tuesday.

Dr. Dokpesi died on Monday at the age of 71.

NAN/ Mercy Chukwudiebere