The people of Akwa Ibom have been thrown into mourning as Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reportedly passed away.
The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the First Lady’s demise in a press statement issued in the early hours of Friday. The commissioner said the First Lady passed on at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members
The statement titled “Unexpected Sunset” 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.
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“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.”
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