Akwa Ibom State was thrown into mourning yesterday as news broke of the passing of the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor Pastor Umo Eno.
Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the sad news in a statement titled “Unexpected Sunset”, revealing that Mrs. Eno died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members.
In the statement, the family said: “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.”
The family has requested privacy as they mourn their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, with further details to be provided in due course.
Governor Pastor Umo Eno expressed appreciation to those who stood by the family and assured citizens that his commitment to serving the state remains unwavering despite this personal loss.
“The family kindly requests privacy as they mourn… 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.”
