Nigerians Advocate for Annual Broadcasting Day in Honor of Raymond Dokpesi

In Lagos and Edo State, Nigerians gathered to honor the legacy of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, at the 17th Annual Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek.

Held on October 25—Dokpesi’s birthday—the event was organized by the Raymond Dokpesi Centre for Media Development (RDCMD) to celebrate his pioneering contributions to media and private broadcasting in Nigeria. Dr. Christopher Ebuetse, Director General of RDCMD, praised Dokpesi’s legacy, calling him a “trailblazer and an enigma in Nigerian broadcasting,” whose influence extends to philanthropy, innovation, and nation-building.

The RDCMD has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to designate October 25 as an annual Private Broadcasting Day in Dokpesi’s honor. “The Centre respectfully requests President Tinubu to immortalize High Chief Raymond Dokpesi’s legacy,” Ebuetse stated. “We believe October 25, marking his birth, should be set aside to reflect on the progress and contributions of private broadcasters in Nigeria.”

Dokpesi, celebrated for establishing Nigeria’s first private radio station, RayPower 100.5 FM, and pioneering 24-hour broadcasting, challenged the government-owned media monopoly and championed press freedom, even amid restrictive military regimes. His support for Nigerian music, Nollywood, and African culture expanded media opportunities nationally and internationally.

Themed “The Role of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi in the Development of Broadcasting in Nigeria,” the trek drew participants from diverse fields, underscoring Dokpesi’s impact on broadcasting, entertainment, sports, and journalism in Nigeria.

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