Patience Umo Eno, the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, has passed away after a brief illness.
This was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement released early Friday.
According to the statement, she passed away on Thursday at a hospital, surrounded by 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,” the statement reads.
“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.”
Recall that Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno had approved a Medical Residency Training Fund of N1 million for each resident doctor in the State’s Civil Service.