By Chidi Roberts
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and members of his family are mourning.
His wife, Patience, is dead.
She was 57.
She died on Thursday surrounded by members of the family.
The death was confirmed by the Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, on Friday morning.
In a statement, Ememobong said the First Lady died in a hospital following an illness on Thursday in the presence of her family members.
The statement reads: “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 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”.
