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Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is dead.
Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the First Lady’s death in a statement titled “Unexpected Sunset” in the early hours of Friday.
According to the commissioner, she died at a hospital on Thursday in the presence of family members after a brief illness.
He said: “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.
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