Ray Eku

Former Editor-in-Chief/Chief Executive Officer of Newswatch magazine, Ray Ekpu, has announced the passing of his wife, Uyai Ray Ekpu, after a brief illness.

A statement made available to The Guardian, read: With a humble acceptance of Gods will but with a huge dose of sadness, we announce the passing of Uyai Ray Ekpu, wife of Ray Ekpu, former Editor-in-Chief/Chief Executive Officer of Newswatch magazine on April 21, 2024, after a brief illness.She was aged 73 years.

Uyai was a senior staff of the Centre for Management Development (CMD) and retired in 2011 as an Acting Director, Management Education and Training Department.

She obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Enugu State University, as well as diplomas from the Maastricht and Personnel Administration, Ghana.

Uyai was a believer in family values, community service and inclusivity. She had the gift of compassion and love for God.

She is survived by her husband, three children, namely Elu Ray Ekpu Mbakwe, Mfoniso Ray Ekpu, Edikan Ray Ekpu Osho, six grandchildren, an elderly sister, Eneanwan Inyang, who is a retired school teacher and a host of other relations.

Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

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