Renowned journalist and columnist, Ray Ekpu, has announced the news of the death of his wife, Uyai Ekpu.
The grieving Ray Ekpu disclosed to PUNCH Online in a statement he signed on Wednesday.
Mrs. Ekpu, aged 73, died on April 21, following a brief illness.
The statement read, “Uyai was 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.
“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 epitomised the virtues of family, community service, and inclusivity. Her life was characterised by a deep-rooted compassion and devotion to God.”
