President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu have extended their condolence to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state on the “passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.”
The President and his wife in their separate statement affirmed that their prayers are with the Governor, children, family, and the entire people of Akwa Ibom State at this difficult time.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement said, “On behalf of the Federal Government, the President commiserates with the Eno family, the government, and the people of Akwa Ibom state during this grim time.
“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 affirmed that Patience Eno, as the wife to a visionary governor and an ordained gospel minister, embodied humility, resilience, and loyalty.”
President Tinubu acknowledged 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.”
The First Lady in a message she personally signed said, “Her Excellency was a God-fearing remarkable woman, full of grace and compassion, who was committed to her family, the people of Akwa Ibom State and our dear nation. Her kindness, humility, and dedication to her people will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched. Her demise is indeed a painful one.”