Media tycoon and founding Chairman, Daar Communications Limited, Raymond Dokpesi, is dead.
Some of the early callers were former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi, PDP Kogi State governorship candidate in the November 11 election, Dino Melaye, and immediate past lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Francis Alimhikhena.
Others included Senator Ben Obi, National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Shehu Gabam, among others.In a statement by his media officer, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, the President said, “The death of 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.” Similarly, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, mourned Dokpesi’s death, describing him as “an illustrious son of Edo State, who recorded indelible achievements that marked him out as one of Nigeria’s most impactful media executives.”
“The Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno, Dokpesi, was an outstanding businessman and indeed, a media mogul, who took the bold step to venture into private broadcasting and broke the ground for many who came after him,” Obaseki noted.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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