Mrs Patience Umo, the wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno is dead.
The first lady’s death was announced by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, via a terse statement.
In it, Ememobong said Mrs Eno died in the early hours of Friday at an unnamed hospital in the midst of family members.
The statement titled: “Unexpected Sunset” read, “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, and grandmother.”
