Mrs Patience Umo Eno, the wife of Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno is dead.
Her death was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong in a statement issued in the wee hours of Friday.
He said Patience passed away peacefully in the presence of her family members on the 26 of August, 2024.
Ememobong added that further details will be provided by the family in due time.
The statement reads, “It is with heavy hearts that we (Akwa Ibom Government) 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.”
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