The Raymond Dokpesi Center for Media Development has called on the Federal Government to immortalize the late founder of DAAR Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, by declaring 25th October the day of private broadcasting in Nigeria.
This was contained in a Press Statement signed by Dr. Christopher Ebuetse, Director General
Raymond Dokpesi Center for Media Development announcing the programme of events to mark the 16th edition of the annual Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek slated for October 25th.
The Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek is one of the activities of the Center, usually done to herald the yearly Raymond Dokpesi Annual Lectures.
According to the statement: “The Raymond Dokpesi Center for Media Development was founded in 2007 to promote the ideals of the founder of DAAR Communications Plc. He was a man who believed in Nigeria. He tirelessly worked for the uplifting, development and growth of the nation until his last breath.”
Going further, the statement adduced that Dokpesi gave a boost to media practice and redefined the activities of media practitioners through his recognition of their impacts on nation-building.
“He started the first private broadcasting station in Nigeria, RayPower 100.5 FM. He was the first to start 24-hour broadcasting, the first in satellite broadcasting, the first to broadcast across international boundaries, the first to bring in state-of-the-art equipment, gave a boost to the entertainment industry, and was the first to promote our music and Nollywood industries in Nigeria and across international boundaries.
“The series of tributes from the entertainment industry and sporting world is also an insight into his tremendous impact in the broadcasting industry.
Dokpesi promoted Nigeria and Africa across international boundaries and the Caribbean,” the statement stressed.
“The Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek will be used to request the Federal Government to immortalize him.”
The trek will begin from Kola Motor Park at 10 a.m. and terminate at AIT’s compound in Alagbado.
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