Raymond Dokpesi biography, net worth, age, career, education, personal life, state of origin, death and more
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Raymond Dokpesi is a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur, he is popularly known as the founder of AIT (African independent television).
Raymond graduated from the University of Gdansk in Poland were he got a doctorate degree in Marine engineering.
He started out his career as the personal assistant for Alhaji Banaga Tukur, one of the general manager of the Nigerian port authority. Raymond Dokpesi also worked as a civil servant in the Federal ministry of transport.
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Raymond Dokpesi profile
Name: Raymond Dokpesi
Date of birth: 25th October 1951
Age: 71 years’ old
State of origin: Edo state
Nationality: Nigerian
Profession: Businessman, Entrepreneur
Net worth: $5 million
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Raymond Dokpesi biography (Early life)
Raymond Dokpesi was born on the 25th of October 1951 in Ibadan, his parents were from Agenebode, Edo state. He was raised alongside his six sisters.
Raymond Dokpesi education
Raymond attended the Loyola College Ibadan and the Immaculate conception college (ICC) Benin city. He also graduated from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and graduated from the University of Gdansk in Poland were he got a doctorate degree in Marine engineering.
Raymond Dokpesi career
He started out his career as the personal assistant for Alhaji Banaga Tukur, one of the general manager of the Nigerian port authority. Raymond Dokpesi also worked as a civil servant in the Federal ministry of transport.
The Nigerian media had been dominated by Government owned networks in the 90s, after the decree by the then head of state General Ibrahim Babangida which allowed private television broadcasting in Nigeria, Raymond Dokpesi founded and pioneered AIT (African independent television).
Africa Independent Television launched its signals in the United States. Presently, AIT is received in America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe-wide on the Hotbird satellite as well as countries within Africa.
He also founded the first private Nigerian radio station called Raypower.
Raymond Dokpesi built schools for the community and also offered scholarships to prospective students into tertiary institutions.
Raymond Dokpesi awards and honours
The below are some of Raymond Dokpesi awards and honours:
- the Oghieumua and Ezomo of Weppa Wanno, Edo State
- the Araba of Osoroland, Okpe. According to Ojewale
Raymond Dokpesi personal life
Raymond Dokpesi is married and has children. He also has gradndchildren.
Raymond Dokpesi death
Raymond Dokpesi died on the 29th of May 2023 after he had a stroke.
Raymond Dokpesi net worth
Raymond Dokpesi net worth has been estimated at $5 million. He is the founded of the first private broadcasting network in Nigeria AIT.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Where is Raymond Dokpesi from?
He is from Edo state but was born In Ibadan
What is Raymond Dokpesi net worth?
Raymond Dokpesi net worth has been estimated at $5 million. He is the founded of the first private broadcasting network in Nigeria AIT.
How old is Raymond Dokpesi?
He is 71 years’ old
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