Former President of the Senate, David Mark and Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, have joined other Nigerians in mourning the death of the Media mogul, Engr. Raymond Dokpesi.
In separate statement of condolence issued in Abuja on Tuesday, Mark and Nnamani, described Dokpesi’s death as monumental loss to the country.
Mark in his own statement said, “Dokpesi was the Visionary leader who pioneered the emergence of private broadcasting in Nigeria with AIT television and Ray Power Fm radio.
“He was unarguably a trail blazer. He was a jinx breaker. He was a very courageous man. He was a goal getter who has no room for excuses.
“His exit at this time is devastating. He was so passionate about the development of Nigeria. We shall miss his robust and positive contributions to the socio economic and political development of Nigeria.
“The media industry and indeed the nation has lost a visionary leader, and the void left by his death will be felt by many”
Nnamani in his own statement lamented that Dokpesi departed when his services to the nation were mostly needed.
He said, “Dokpesi’s Frontline role in the emergence of private broadcasting in Nigeria with AIT television and Ray Power Fm radio as well as 24 hours broadcasting is worthy of commendation.
“Dokpesi’s departure at this time is devastating . We shall miss his bold, frank and positive contributions to the socio economic and political development of Nigeria”.
Nnamani urged the media industry, his immediate family, friends and colleagues of Dokpesi to take solace in the fact that the late media icon laid a solid foundation on which his successors can build upon.
