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.”

“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.”

Ekpu, who previously served as Editor-in-chief and Chief Executive Officer of Newswatch Magazine, said details regarding the funeral arrangements for his wife would be communicated in due course.

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RIP she's still young. I wish we can all live forever

RIP Ma. Her husband, Ray Ekpu is a modest man who's stayed out of bad publicity since the assassination of his alter ego Dele Giwa via letter bomb. I remember their days in News watch magazine, the departed Uyal must have been a bastion of strength for him....stay strong sir........

Whao! So Mr Ray Ekpu is even around in this nation. Remember him back in the days of Newswatch and TELL Magazines. RIP to your wife sir. May the good Lord give your entire family comfort.

EreluRoz:
RIP she's still young. I wish we can all live forever

By the time you live for 1,000 years you'll be begging for death, because then it will become obvious to you that your body and this planet earth is a prison.

Rip

Racoon:
Whao! So Mr Ray Ekpu is even around in this nation. Remember him back in the days of Newswatch and TELL Magazines. RIP to your wife sir. May the good Lord give your entire family comfort.

You remember the war between them, Newswatch and Tell Magazine: Some watch the news, we tell it.

Jonwesley:


You remember the war between them, Newswatch and Tell Magazine: Some watch the news, we tell it.

I feel Ray ekpu shouldn't habe sold newswatch magazine to jimoh Ibrahim. He should have just moved it to online instead.

In the world of social media, his name is irrelevant. R.I.P. to his wife. She tried age-wise.

It is well

COMRADES, may she rest in peace
As we the living continue facing the hardship in Nigeria

Awakened38:


By the time you live for 1,000 years you'll be begging for death, because then it will become obvious to you that your body and this planet earth is a prison.

He didn't say he will live forever... He only said he wish people can live for ever... Na wa ooo

Awakened38:


By the time you live for 1,000 years you'll be begging for death, because then it will become obvious to you that your body and this planet earth is a prison.

1000 years is too much self, anyone that lives for just 150 years will beg for death 💀💀💀

RIP Madam

Good to know we still have experienced men here

BeigJawnson:


He didn't say he will live forever... He only said he wish people can live for ever... Na wa ooo

It's the wish I was addressing actually. I'm aware he won't live forever. No one will: human ain't designed to live forever.

EreluRoz:
RIP she's still young. I wish we can all live forever

who is still young,are you high?

RIP

Awakened38:


It's the wish I was addressing actually. I'm aware he won't love forever. No one will: human ain't designed to live forever.

Yes you are right... But not all wishes come to pass...

Met Ray Ekpu at a restaurant, at Ewet Housing, Uyo, Akwa ibom State, sometime in 2017/18, very unassuming. We exchanged pleasantries; then, numbers. I made him sign his autograph on a newspaper I had with me.
Anyways, may his wife's soul rest in peace, Amen.

EreluRoz:
RIP she's still young. I wish we can all live forever

73 is not young

What a life! Each time I see Ray Ekpu, I cant stop remembering Dele Giwa.

I saw Dele Giwa's burial site by the road side along Ekperi not too far from Auchi Poly, I was shocked. A colleague pointed it to me, I was moved to tears. An icon like him buried by the roadside na wa o.

Modesr

R.I.P madam

Adieu Mrs Ekpu. Help us greet your husband's friend Dele Giwa and also greet Fela Kuti, Bola Ige, Gani Fawehinmi, MKO Abiola and other freedom fighters who have gone to the great beyond

OmihaniFARH:


I feel Ray ekpu shouldn't habe sold newswatch magazine to jimoh Ibrahim. He should have just moved it to online instead.

Jimoh Ibrahim's hubby is to buy and bury finally any ailing company

EreluRoz:
I wish we can all live forever

Have you really thought deeply about this? Do you realize it will take away all meaningfulness of life?

Awakened38:


By the time you live for 1,000 years you'll be begging for death, because then it will become obvious to you that your body and this planet earth is a prison.

Well said. Your moniker is truly apt.

EreluRoz:
RIP she's still young. I wish we can all live forever

Young at 73

More than 57 percent of people don't get to 70 yrs.

Dey play...

Know what you wish for, if we live forever, abacha will still be alive, bin ladin will still be alive, Hitler will still be alive and all those bad people.

AriyaTV:
What a life! Each time I see Ray Ekpu, I cant stop remembering Dele Giwa.

I saw Dele Giwa's burial site by the road side along Ekperi not too far from Auchi Poly, I was shocked. A colleague pointed it to me, I was moved to tears. An icon like him buried by the roadside na wa o.

Did you actually cry?

Rip