Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma is calling for a national media research centre to be established in honour of late media mogul Raymond Dokpesi. The proposal comes as a tribute to Dokpesi's legacy and his significant contributions to the Nigerian media landscape.
The governor envisions the centre as a dedicated hub for media research, with a specific focus on how journalism can be harnessed to drive economic growth and development across the country. It is a bold idea, one that frames journalism not just as a civic tool but as a force for nation-building.
Whether the proposal gains traction at the federal level remains to be seen, but the conversation it opens about the intersection of media and economic development is one worth watching closely.
Originally published by Premium Times.