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Akwa Ibom governor’s wife Patience Eno is dead

Patience Eno, the wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, has been confirmed dead.

The Akwa Ibom State First Lady’s demise was announced in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in the early hours of Friday, September 27, 2024.

Ememobong disclosed that the governor’s wife died in the hospital after an illness on Thursday, September 26.

The commissioner stated: “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.

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“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 and 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.”

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