Mohammed Shosanya
President Bola Ahmed 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 blow
to the media industry where he has played pioneering roles in private broadcasting in the country.
In a statement issued from his office,Tinubu’s said Dokpesi’s pacesetting investment in the industry is an inspiration to many who come after him.
Dokpesi died on Monday at an Abuja hospital.
Expressing grief over the death of the late media entrepreneur,the President,also said 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.
He added:”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”.
