President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolence to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on the death of his wife, Patience Eno.
Patience’s death was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement issued early Friday.
According to the commissioner, the First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members.
The president’s message was in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, at the State House, Abuja.
According to the commissioner, the First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members.
The president’s message was in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, at the State House, Abuja.
The statement noted that on behalf of the Federal Government, the president commiserates with the Eno family, the state government and the Akwa Ibomites.
“The President joins them in mourning the painful and profound loss of the state’s First Lady, who has supported Governor Eno’s administration. The President affirms that Patience Eno, as the wife to a visionary governor and an ordained gospel minister, embodied humility, resilience, and loyalty.
“President Tinubu acknowledges that through her ‘Golden Initiative for All,’ she demonstrated her passion for serving the people and residents of Akwa Ibom state with love, honesty, and dedication, leaving a positive impact that will continue to inspire future generations.
“He trusts that her selfless service to improve the lives of women, children, and the vulnerable will forever remain an important part of Akwa Ibom’s history, a legacy that will continue to inspire and be appreciated by future generations.”
