The Family of High Chief Anthony Raymond Dokpesi, founding father of DAAR Communications has introduced his burial date.
The media mogul will likely be buried at his residence in Edo State on June 22.
Plans revealed, on Wednesday, additionally present that the funeral would begin with a ‘Day of Tributes’ on June 19 at The Ballroom International Conference Centre, in Abuja.
A requiem mass will maintain on June 20 at The Church of Assumption, Asokoro, Abuja.
On June 21, a service of songs will likely be held on the deceased’s residence in Edo State.
Another requiem mass will likely be held on June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Agenebode, Edo State.
A reception will likely be held for company after the interment on June 22 at St Peter’s Grammar School compound in Agenebode, Edo State.
Dokpesi, chairman of DAAR Communications which owns Africa Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower FM, died on May 29 on the age of 71, weeks after reportedly struggling a stroke.
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A press release by DAAR’s group managing director Tony Akiotu hours after the dying acknowledged that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain fell whereas on his treadmill.
“He had been ill in the last few weeks but was well on his way to recovery. He had a fall earlier today, while on the treadmill during a routine gym exercise,” the assertion mentioned.
Dokpesi’s son Raymond Dokpesi Jnr had earlier described the deceased as “a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend” who “will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”
