•Ray Ekpu
The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has condoled with veteran journalist, Mr. Ray Ekpu, over the death of his wife, Uyai.
Mrs. Ekpu was 73.
In a condolence letter signed by its Chairman, Kabiru Yusuf, the NPAN expressed shock at the death of Ekpu’s wife, adding that her demise has created a huge gap in the nation’s socio-development landscape.
The NPAN said the deceased enviable legacies as a thoroughbred profession, the values she held as a bridge builder and her exemplary disposition for community service, will outlive her.
The letter reads: “It is with great shock that we received the news of the death of our sister, friend and your better half. A quintessential management and training specialist and seasoned administrator,her passage has created a deep void in the nation’s socio-development landscape.
“On behalf of the Executive Council of our esteemed association, we commiserate with you and your entire family. We pray that the Almighty God will console and uphold each and every one of you, once again our condolences.”
The late Uyai was a senior staff of the Centre for Management Development (CMD). She retired in 2011 as an Acting Director, Management Education and Training Department.
