Mrs Patience Umo, the spouse of Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, has passed away.
Ini Ememobong, the state’s Commissioner for Information, broke the news of the Governor’s wife’s unexpected death in a statement released early on Friday.
The announcement revealed that the First Lady passed away at a hospital on September 26, 2024, with loved ones by her side.
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.”
