By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of late media guru, High Chief Raymond Alegho Dokpesi in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Stonix News reports that the Edo State-born pioneer of private broadcasting in Nigeria passed in Abuja on Monday afternoon after a fall while gymming to recuperate from an illness.
Describing the passing as shocking, Jonathan extolled the sterling virtues of the septuagenarian whom he said was a philanthropist with a compassionate heart.
“This evening, I paid a condolence visit to the family of Engr. Raymond Dokpesi to convey my condolences on the shocking passing of the accomplished entrepreneur, media mogul and renowned humanitarian who died on Monday in Abuja.
“He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who took the art of giving and human relations to a new level.
“As a patriot and politician, he exemplified the virtues of loyalty, justice and service. A team player and bridge builder, High Chief Dokpesi played the kind of politics that promoted friendship, ethnic cohesion and national unity.
“He will be remembered for his works of charity, devotion to his faith and inspiring leadership, especially serving as a trailblazer who pioneered private broadcasting and played a major role in advancing media freedom in Nigeria,” he averred.
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