AdminAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lost his wife.
Mrs Patience Umo Eno, also a pastor, died on Thursday, 26th September after an undisclosed illness.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Akwa Ibom first lady died in a hospital in the presence of her family.
“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,” part of the statement reads.
Emembong said the family submits to the will of the Almighty and asked for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time.
The commissioner said further details will be provided by the family in due time, adding that in the meantime, the family 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.”
Aged 57, Mrs Eno, a philanthropist, was married to her beloved husband, Governor Umo Eno, for 33 years. The union was blessed with six children.
