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Rev.Dr.Yakubu Pam (L) in a warm handshake with Mr Raji Dokpesi while the wife of late Chairman Emeritus of DAAR Communications, Mrs. Tosin Dokpesi watches during a condolence visit by the NCPC boss at the Asokoro residence of Late Raymond Dokpesi.
By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late media mogul, the Chairman Emeritus of the DAAR Communications Plc, Engr. Raymond Dokpesi at their Asokoro residence, on 1 st June, 2023.
Rev Pam described the late Raymond Dokpesi who died on 29 May, 2023 as a”
unifying factor for this country”.
He further described him as a very good politician who had helped in building the economy of Nigeria, contributed in employment generation for our youth and was able to introduce African content and cultural background in Television broadcasting in Africa.
This was contained in a statement by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director/Head, Media & Public Relations to Apex News Exclusive.
The Executive Secretary who was received by the wife of the Late Chairman Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Mrs. Tosin Dokpesi, said the late Raymond Dokpesi left at a time this country needed him most.
According to him, “God knows why we have no answer to certain things”.
He added, “We should be rest assured that we will miss him because of his
wealth of experience”.
The NCPC boss further affirmed that with the caliber of family that Raymond Dokpesi left behind, they would certainly be able to drive his dreams and aspirations and above all, ensure the continuity of his legacies.
The NCPC helmsman used the platform provided by the condolence visit to
thank the entire DAAR Communications team for always showcasing and
projecting the laudable activities of the Commission through the African
Independent Television, AIT.
He explained that the Commission had a robust relationship with AIT over
the years which would continue to be sustained.
He further affirmed that AIT has greatly help to boost the image of the
Commission especially in the coverage of our pilgrimage activities within and during our Pilgrimage Programmes outside the country.
Responding, Mr. Raji Dokpesi one of the sons of the late media mogul who
spoke on behalf of the family, thanked the NCPC boss for the condolence
visit and assured that they would build on the legacy of his late father and
ensure sustainability.
