President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State following the unexpected death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.
Patience Eno’s death was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement released early Friday morning, September 27, 2024.
According to the announcement, the First Lady passed away on September 26, at a hospital, surrounded by her family.
President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, offered his sympathies to the Eno family, and the people of Akwa Ibom during this difficult period.
In his message, the president acknowledged the First Lady’s unwavering support for Governor Eno’s leadership.
He noted that as the wife of a visionary leader and a dedicated gospel minister, Patience Eno was a model of humility, strength, and loyalty.
Tinubu praised her work through her ‘Golden Initiative for All,’ a project focused on serving the people of Akwa Ibom with love and integrity.
It said, “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.
“President Tinubu commits the grieving family, friends, and relatives to the comfort of the eternal God, who is the source of life and holds the future of all creation in his hands. He expresses his trust in their resilience and strength during this challenging time, offering reassurance and support. ”
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