Uyai, Ray Ekpu’s Wife, Dies At 73

By Adesina Soyooye

Accomplished Journalist, and one of the founders of Newswatch Magazine, Ray Ekpu, has lost his wife, Uyai.

Mrs Ekpu, a distinguished scholar, Civil Servant and Educationist died on April, 21, 2024, at the age of 73.

In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Ekpu said his wife died after a brief illness.

The statement reads in part:

“Uyai was a distinguished staff member of the Centre for Management Development (CMD), where she served until her retirement in 2021 as an Acting Director in the Management Education and Training Department.

“Uyai was a scholar of remarkable achievements, holding 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, Ghana.

“Uyai epitomized the virtues of family, community service, and inclucivity. Her life was charaterised by a deep-rooted compassion and devotion to God.

“Uyai is survived by her husband, Ray Ekpu, and three children: Elu Ray Mbakwe, Mfoniso Ray Ekpu, and Edikan Ray Osho.

“She leaves behind six grandchildren, as well as her elder sister, Eneanwan Inyang, a retired educator, and a multitude of other relatives.”

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.