Dokpesi’s death, huge loss to Nigeria- Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Monday mourned the death of Daar Communications founder and owner of African Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi.

A statement released in Abuja by Tinubu’s media office, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz described Dokpesi’s death as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry

Dokpesi died on Monday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja.

He 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,”.