These, certainly are not the best of times for Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, as he loses wife and First Lady of the State, Patience Umo Eno to the cold hands of death.
The Governor’s wife, we gathered died on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 in a hospital after a brief illness.
The State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
The state reads; “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness.”
“She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence of her family.”
“The family submits to the will of the Almighty and asks for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time.”
“Further details will be provided by the family as necessary. In the meantime, the family kindly requests privacy as they mourn their beloved wife, mother and grandmother.”
“His Excellency, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno appreciates all who have stood by the first family in this period and assures all the citizens that despite this huge personal loss, his commitment to the service of the state is unwavering.”
