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The Akwa Ibom State Government has confirmed with deep regret the sudden passing of Pastor Patience Umo Eno, wife of the sitting governor, Pastor Umo Eno. The news of her untimely death has reverberated across the state, leaving citizens and government officials alike in a state of shock and disbelief, as they mourn a figure beloved by many.
Akwa Ibom’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a dawn release on Friday. He revealed that Pastor Patience Umo Eno, the state’s First Lady, had passed away after battling an illness, the specifics of which have not been made public.
Ememobong’s statement, tagged “Unexpected Sunset”, read: “It is with heavy hearts that we (Akwa Ibom Government) 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.
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“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.”
