Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has described the sudden demise of media entrepreneur and owner of Daar Communication Plc, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, as a big loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country at large.
The Bayelsa governor in a condolence message to the Dokpesi family, the management and staff of Daar Communication through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said Nigeria lost a media pathfinder, passionate patriot, an unassuming bridge-builder and consummate administrator.
Governor Diri said the late Dokpesi left indelible marks in the broadcast media through his pioneering efforts as well as in politics.
“Dokpesi is fondly remembered for his candour, his unassuming personality and courage in his pioneering initiative in private broadcast media.
“He left a mark as an icon in the democratisation of the media in Nigeria and as one who broadened the space for free speech among citizens.
“Dokpesi was also noted for his strength of character and ability to build strong bridges of unity. He was a man who cherished and respected friendship either in politics or in business.”
Diri prayed that members of his family and business empire would accept the loss as the will of God and that the Almighty will comfort them in this moment of grief.