Jonathan expressed sadness over the passing of Dokpesi, a successful entrepreneur, media mogul, and philanthropist who made significant contributions to human progress. He was a patriot, politician, and team player, promoting friendship, ethnic cohesion, and national unity. Dokpesi pioneered private broadcasting and advancing media freedom in Nigeria. The Nigeria Press Organisation (NPAN) expressed shock at the news. The Senate has called on the Federal Government to immortalize the late Dokpesi, a pioneer of private radio and television stations in Nigeria. The senate observed a one-minute silence in honor of the late Dokpesi and resolved to send a delegation to pay a condolence visit to the family. Senators Abaribe, Olujimi, Adeyemi, and Omo-Agege eulogized Dokpesi, describing him as a trailblazer and a key ingredient of democracy. Governor Obaseki mourns Dokpesi's passing, describing him as the "pioneer of private broadcast media in Nigeria."
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