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Emma Sunday, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Government has condoled with the people of Akwa Ibom State, and the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and his family, over the death of the governor’s wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.
The wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno was said to have passed on, on Thursday September 26, 2024 following a brief illness.
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in a condolence message issued in Port Harcourt on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, expressed shock over the sad news of the passing of the First Mother of Akwa Ibom State.
Governor Fubara described the death of the late First Akwa Ibom State first lady as painful and shocking.
He said, “We received with sadness the news of the death of your lovely wife, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, who transitioned to glory on 26th September, 2024.
“Although, death is a certain end for every mortal, it is always painful to experience the loss of someone so dear to you, particularly one whom you have had a special bond from many years. This is why we truly understand how devastating this must be for you, knowing how close you were to your wife, and the positive influence she has had on you as a strong dependable pillar of support and inspiration.
“While we lack words to express the loss you bear, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good Lord encourage and strengthen you and members of your family at this time of grief.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Rivers State, I pray God Almighty to grant you and the entire Eno family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Please, accept our sincere condolences,” he said.
