The executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the family of late media mogul and Chairman Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Engr. Raymond Dokpesi, at his Asokoro residence.
Rev Pam described Dokpesi, who died on May 29, 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, and who had contributed in employment generation for the nation’s youths and was able to introduce African content and cultural background in television broadcasting for global audience.
The NCPC boss, who was received by the wife of the deceased, Mrs. Tosin Dokpesi, said the late Dokpesi left at a time that this country needed him most, and that “God knows why we have no answer to certain things.”
He added that “we should be rest assured that we will miss him because of his wealth of experience.”
Pam further affirmed that with the caliber of family that Raymond Dokpesi has left behind, they will 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 NCPC had a robust relationship with AIT over the years, which would continue to be sustained.
Pam also acknowledged that AIT has greatly helped in boosting the image of the commission, especially in the coverage of its pilgrimage activities within and 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 the sustainability of the relationship between Daar Communications and NCPC.
