Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has bemoaned the sudden passing of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, describing her death as shocking and painful.
Mrs. Eno reportedly died peacefully in the hospital after a brief illness on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in the presence of her family, according to a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Information.
Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media to Governor Uzodimma, Oguwike Nwachuku, said in a statement on Friday, September 27, 2024, that the Governor was grief-stricken by the unexpected passing of Mrs. Eno.
The Governor regretted that Mrs. Eno’s vibrancy and commitment to the responsibilities of the Office of the First Lady of her State had been cut short by her sudden death.
He expressed his heartfelt condolences to his brother Governor and deceased’s husband, Pastor Umo Eno, the government and people of Akwa Ibom State, the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and the Forum of First Ladies over this painful sunset.
On behalf of his family and the government of Imo State, Governor Uzodimma prayed God to rest the soul of Mrs. Eno in his bossom and grant her loved ones the fortitude to bear the huge loss.