Akwa Ibom First Lady Patience Umo Eno passes away

Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom state, passed away.

The first lady’s passing was announced in an early Friday morning statement by the state’s commissioner of information, Ini Ememobong.

According to Ememobong, the first lady passed away on Thursday in front of her family at a hospital.

He thanked Governor Umo Eno for supporting the family at this time and stated that further information would be released soon.

“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.