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The entire people of Akwa Ibom State are currently mourning following the death of wife of Akwa Ibom state Governor, Mrs Patience Eno, who died after an illness.
Commissioner for information, Ini Ememobong, announced her passing in a statement on Friday morning.
The commissioner said the she died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family.
He said “further details will be provided” in due course while expressing the appreciation of Governor Umo Eno to those who “stood by the family in this period”.
“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.”
A circular dated 27, September 2024, signed by the Secretary to the State Governor Prince Enobong Uwah titled ‘In Honour of Departed First Lady, Flag In Akwa Ibom to fly at half Mast.
Uwah directed that in furtherance to the press release earlier issued by the Hon.Cimmissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, announcing the passage of the First Lady, all flags in all government buildings and facilities across the State be flown at half mast as a symbol of mourning.
