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GOVERNOR Umo Eno has described Ray Ekpu as an Ambassador of journalism as he clocks 75.
The governor described Ekpu as an “iconic public intellectual and Akwa Ibom State’s gift to the journalism world”.
“Governor Umo Eno has joined Mr. Ekpu’s friends, professional colleagues and associates to wish him a Happy 75th Birthday,” a message issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno said.
The governor saluted the renowned journalist for “all he has done to advance the practice of journalism in Nigeria.
“On this occasion of your 75th Birthday, we wish you continuous good health, a sound mind and immeasurable and unquantifiable blessings from the Almighty God.
“Happy Birthday again, our dear Ambassador of journalism”
