By Comfort James
It is a sad day in Akwa Ibom State as the first lady of the State, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, bows out in death after a brief illness.
The demise of the wife of the Governor was disclosed in a press release signed and issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong on Friday morning.
The statement read:
“UNEXPECTED SUNSET
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.”
