Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State has commiserated with Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State over the demise of his wife, Patience Eno.
News About Nigeria earlier reported that the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State died yesterday (Thursday) after a brief illness.
Reacting to her passing in a statement on Friday, Sanwo-Olu through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, described the deceased as a “pillar of support” to the governor.
He also appreciated her leadership and humanitarian work in the state during her lifetime.
The Governor further expressed his deepest condolences to Governor Umo and his family, and the entire people of Akwa Ibom state.
The statement partly reads, “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke and family, the government and people of Lagos State, it is with a deep sense of sorrow that I commiserate with my brother Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on the passing of his beloved wife, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno. I also express my deepest condolences to the people of Akwa Ibom State and the entire Eno family, as well as wives of all the state governors in Nigeria over the demise of the Akwa Ibom First Lady. Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno was not just a wife and mother, but a soulmate and pillar of support to our brother, Governor Eno.
“She supported thousands of people in Akwa Ibom State through the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), a foundation that focused on providing shelter, food, and education to the poor and vulnerable in Akwa Ibom. The First Lady, fondly referred to as Eka Iberedem Akwa Ibom, meaning “Mother and Strong Pillar of Akwa Ibom,” was widely loved for her compassionate leadership and humanitarian work in Akwa Ibom during her lifetime. I pray that the Almighty God will grant the deceased eternal rest and Governor Umo Eno, the entire family, and the people of Akwa Ibom the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
