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Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday joined other eminent Nigerians to mourn the Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM, High Chief Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi.
Addressing reporters on his first day in office at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Vice President described the late media guru as a very good friend.
Dokpesi died on Monday in Abuja.
He was 71.
Reacting to Dokpesi’s death, Vice President Shettima said: “He was 71, and it is a relatively young age in the context of increased life span of humanity. He was looking very robust and healthy. May his soul rest in peace.
“He was my very good friend. We constructed and donated an office for you (AIT) when I was the governor (of Borno State). He was there for two days during the inauguration of the complex.”
Also, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election, Mr. Peter Obi, expressed sadness over Dokpesi’s death.
In a tweet yesterday, he wrote: “Today, Datti and I paid a condolence visit to the family of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, whose death we received with profound shock.
“Dokpesi was an accomplished businessman, a very savvy media guru, and a remarkable politician who left indelible footprints in the business enterprise and media sectors of the nation.
“His death is a great loss to Nigeria. His immense contributions to job creation, business enterprise and overall development of the nation will always be remembered.”
