Patience Uno passed away at the hospital on Thursday, in the presence of her family, after a brief illness
Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Eno, wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has passed away..
She died at the hospital on Thursday, in the presence of her family, after a brief illness at the age of 57.
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Her death was confirmed in the early hours of Friday via a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong,
The family in the statement requested prayers and support during the difficult time, and asked for privacy as they mourn the loss of the First Lady.
“The family submits to the will of the Almighty and asks for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time”, he said, noting, “Further details will be provided by the family as necessary.”
“In the meantime, the family has requested for privacy as they mourn their beloved wife, mother and grandmother.”
The statement added, “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.”