NPAN condoles Ray Ekpu over wife’s death

The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has mourned the death of Mrs Uyai Ray Ekpu, wife of ace journalist, Ray Ekpu.

A statement signed by NPAN’s President, Malam Kabiru Yusuf described the death as a great shock.

Malam Yusuf described the late Mrs Ekpu as a quintessential management and training specialist ass well as seasoned administrator.

“Her passage has created a deep void in the nation’s socio-development landscape. She was aged 73.

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“Although she is no more, we are consoled by the enviable legacies she left as a thorough professional, the value she held as a bridge builder and her examplary disposition for community service.

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

“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 everyone of you Once again, our condolences,” the statement read.