29th May, 2023
By Ismaila Chafe
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of the founder of Daar Communications, owners of African Independence Television (AIT) and Raypower, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country.
The 71-year-old media mogul died on Monday at an Abuja hospital, according to statement released by his family.
Tinubu, in a statement from his office on Monday evening expressed sadness over the death of Dokpesi.
“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. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)