- According to him, the family seeks the prayers and support of well-meaning and kind-hearted Nigerians during this turbulent period.
Patience Umo Eno, the wife of Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Eno, has passed away.
The first lady of the south-south state was said to have died on Thursday in a hospital.
The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, confirmed her demise in a statement.
In the statement issued in the early hours of Friday, Ememobong disclosed that she died after after an illness.
According to him, the family seeks the prayers and support of well-meaning and kind-hearted Nigerians during this turbulent period.
He stated that Governor Umo Eno appreciates those who stood by the family in this period, adding that further details will be provided in due course.
“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,” the statement read