Renowned Journalist Ray Ekpu Mourns Wife Uyai’s Passing

Renowned journalist and columnist, Ray Ekpu, has sadly announced the passing of his wife, Uyai Ekpu.

The announcement was made through a statement personally signed by Ekpu and shared with Valid View Network and other media on Wednesday.

Mrs. Uyai Ekpu, aged 73, passed away on April 21 after a brief illness.

The statement described Mrs. Ekpu as a distinguished staff member of the Centre for Management Development (CMD), where she served until her retirement in 2011 as an Acting Director in the Management Education and Training Department.

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It further highlighted her academic achievements, noting that she held a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu State.

Additionally, she earned diplomas from the Maastricht School of Management and the Ghana Institute of Management and Personnel Administration.

“Uyai embodied the values of family, community service, and inclusivity. Her life was marked by profound compassion and unwavering devotion to God,” the statement read.

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Mrs. Ekpu is survived by her husband, Ray Ekpu, and their three children: Elu Ray Mbakwe, Mfoniso Ray Ekpu, and Edikan Ray Osho. She also leaves behind six grandchildren, her elder sister, Eneanwan Inyang, a retired educator, and many other relatives.

Ekpu, a former Editor-in-chief and Chief Executive Officer of Newswatch Magazine, mentioned that details regarding the funeral arrangements for his wife would be communicated at a later time.