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Akwa Ibom: Governor Umo Eno’s wife dies

Patience Umo Eno died on Thursday, according to a statement by the Akwa Ibom government.

• September 27, 2024
Patience Umo Eno
Patience Umo Eno [Credit; Leadership News]

The first lady of Akwa Ibom, Patience Umo Eno, has died.

“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,” a statement by Ini Ememobong, the commissioner information, said on Friday.

Governor Umo Eno thanked all those who stood by his wife when she was in the hospital, adding that further details of her burial would be made public.

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