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General News of Monday, 29 May 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

News of Raymond Dokpesi demise shocking - Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani has expressed shock at the news of the death of Raymond Dokpesi.

Raymond Dokpesi before his demise was the founder of African Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower.

AIT became the first private television station in Nigeria in 1997.

Dokpesi's family announced his passing in Abuja today via a statement.

Expressing shock via his Twitter handle, Sani added that the Kate Dokpesi was a detribalised Nigerian and a patriot who made tremendous contributions to the struggle, restoration and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.



The statement reads, "I received the shocking news of the demise of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi.He was a detribalised Nigerian and a patriot who has made tremendous contribution to the struggle,restoration and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.He raised the bar in professional broadcasting and was a champion of press freedom.He fought many political battles in the pursuit of justice and freedom.Dokpesi was an institution and his life an inspiration.Life is transient.May his soul rest in Peace.Amin."




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