Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has finally spoken out after the tragic loss of his wife, Patience.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the first lady passed away on September 26, 2024, following a brief illness.
Addressing the citizens of the state in a broadcast, Governor Eno shared new details about his late wife and reassured the public of his commitment to continuing her legacy.
Governor Eno remembered his wife as “everything a man could ever wish for in a virtuous woman.” He described her as his “prayer partner, counsellor, cheer-leader, best critic, homemaker, and permanently smiling.”
The couple was married for 38 years, building a life filled with love, service, and dedication to the people of Akwa Ibom.
Governor Eno vowed to sustain and expand his late wife’s pet projects, including The Golden Initiative for All. “We will pursue everything she held dear while she was with us,” he promised.
Governor Eno reassured the public that the state machinery will continue to function seamlessly, maintaining focus on serving the people with renewed strength. “This is what Kemi (the Yoruba word for Patience) has always prayed for,” he added.
On behalf of his family, Governor Eno thanked the Akwa Ibom people and Nigerians for their overwhelming support and prayers.
