Former Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani has described the death of founder of DAAR Communications limited ,High Chief Raymond A. Dokpesi as a monumental loss to the nation.
Senator Nnamani lamented that the nation has lost an uncommon nationalist who was passionate about the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians .
In his reaction to the demise of Dokpesi, Nnamani stated that the astute politician and media giant was a man of the people whose goodwill cut across religious and ethnic boundaries in Nigeria and beyond.
He recalled Dokpesi’s pioneering role in the battle for the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria and rule law .
The former Governor lamented that Dokpesi departed when his services to the nation were mostly needed .
According to Nnamani: ” 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.
He described Dokpesi as a jinx breaker pointing out that he was a very courageous man who never quits .
He stated: “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.
He prayed that his legacies and contributions continues to inspire and influence the media industry for years to come.
Senator (Dr) Chimaroke Nnamani MD, FACOG
Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation & Integration in Nigeria/NEPAD
