High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi and I: A Tribute, By Chuma Obiegbu

My relationship with the exemplary gentleman dates back over four decades when I was employed in 1979 after my NYSC by the Federal Civil Service Commission and posted to the Federal Ministry of Transport. Specifically, I was thereafter posted to the National Transport Coordinating Commission (NTCC), as a Planning Officer.

Among the Officers I met then were, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi (Chief Planning Officer), Dr. Tunji Bolade, Moses Ighile, Mrs. Sosonya etc. Our director was Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife former Governor of Anambra State. Dr. Dokpesi was Head of Water Transport Division where I was deployed as a Planning Officer. Our friendly relationship started immediately we met and it blossomed throughout my tour of duty at the NTCC.
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