Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has sympathized with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno over the death of his wife, Patience.
Fintiri on Friday morning took to his official X account to pay tribute to the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State.
“On behalf of the government and people of Adamawa State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to my brother, His Excellency Governor Pastor Umo Eno, the entire family and the great people of Akwa Ibom State on the passing of Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno,” Fintiri wrote.
“In this moment of profound loss, we stand with you in prayers and solidarity. May the Almighty grant you the strength and grace to bear this painful loss and may her soul find eternal rest. Be assured, my brother of our unwavering support as always.”
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) also extended their condolences to Governor Eno in a post shared on their official X account.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, a woman of grace and service,” NGF wrote.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Governor Bassey Umo Eno, his family and the people of Akwa Ibom during this difficult time. May her soul rest in peace.”
Politician, Ada Anambra wrote: “Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with Akwa Ibom State and His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno over the loss of Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.
“May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may the Lord provide comfort to the entire family during this difficult time. It is well.”
Ibom Weddings posted on X: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on the passing of his dear wife.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
“May her soul rest in perfect peace, and may you find strength in the cherished memories you shared together. RIP, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.”
Her death was announced in a statement released by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong,
According to Ememobong, she died peacefully at the hospital on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the presence of her family.
“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,” he said.
“The family submits to the will of the Almighty and asks for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time.
“Further details will be provided by the family as necessary. In the meantime, the family kindly requests privacy as they mourn their beloved wife, mother and grandmother.”
The commissioner said the governor appreciates all who have stood by the first family in this trying period.
Eno has also assured all Akwa Ibomites that despite this huge personal loss, his commitment to the service of the state is unwavering.
