President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has expressed sadness over the death of the founder of Daar Communications, owners of African Independence Television (AIT) and Raypower, Chief Raymond Dokpesi.
Dokpesi died on Monday at an Abuja hospital.
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In a statement from his office on Monday evening, the President described the death of the media mogul as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country.
“The death of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi is a blow to the media industry where he has played pioneering roles in private broadcasting. His pacesetting investment in the industry is an inspiration to many who come after him.
“The history of the evolution of the Nigerian media industry will be incomplete without prominent mention of Dokpesi and his giant footprints on the media landscape.
“I express my sincere condolences to the management and staff of DAAR Communications and the family of the late media entrepreneur for this monumental loss,” he said.
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His demise was announced by his son Raymond Dokpesi jnr, who disclosed in a statement that the DAAR Communications’ chairman died on Monday, May 29 2023.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
“High Chief Dokpesi was also a respected and accomplished businessman, a pioneer in the media industry, and a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his country and his community.”
The late Dokpesi was born on 25 October 1951 in Ibadan, Oyo State, his parents were from Agenebode, Edo Stae
He entered the Nigerian mass media industry with his company DAAR Communications’ and set up the Nigerian TV network Africa Independent Television (AIT).
The late Dokpesi was the organising committee chairman of the People’s Democratic Party national conference in 2015
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