President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep sorrow at the unfortunate demise of Raymond Dokpesi, the renowned founder and owner of African Independent Television and Daar Communications.
In a statement issued by his media officer, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, in Abuja, Tinubu conveyed his heartfelt condolences and acknowledged that Dokpesi’s departure would be greatly mourned. The President described the loss of this media giant as a tremendous setback for both the Nigerian media industry and the entire nation.
Raymond Dokpesi passed away on Monday afternoon at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja
In the statement, Tinubu said, “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.”
