Grace Peters
Mrs Patience Imo Eno, Wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State is dead.
The Commissioner for Information in the state Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Friday.
According to Ememobong, Mrs Uno died on Thursday, in a hospital following an undisclosed illness in the presence of her family.
He said further details will be provided in due course while appreciating those who stood by the family in the period of trial, he added that the family needs privacy to mourn the deceased.
“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 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 a d 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,” the statement added.