Akwa Ibom State is mourning the loss of its First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Eno, who passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, following a brief illness. She was the wife of Governor Umo Eno.
In a statement released on Friday, September 27, 2024, the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, confirmed the news, stating that Mrs. Eno died surrounded by her husband and family members.
Details regarding burial arrangements will be announced at a later date. The bereaved family has requested privacy during this difficult time as they mourn their loss.