•Governor Eno and late wife Patience
Former Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has commiserated with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno over the death of his wife, Pastor (Mrs)Patience Eno.
The Frontier reports that the First Lady of the oil-rich state passed away yesterday while the sad news was announced this morning in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong.
In a statement by the former federal lawmaker made available to The Frontier, Dakuku Peterside said, “At moments like this, when the world comes to a standstill, I find that words struggle to convey the depth of our collective grief.”
Continuing he said, “A profound emptiness engulfs us, intertwined with shock, unanswered questions, and immeasurable sorrow. I mourn the irreplaceable loss of Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, a luminous soul whose light brightened countless hearts. She was not merely the beloved wife of our esteemed Governor Umo Eno; she was a steadfast pillar of compassion, wisdom, and unwavering grace. A woman who had a special passion for the worship of God Almighty, was a patriot in her own right, and was a true mother in every ramification.”
Dakuku who is also a Columnist and Public Policy Expert added: “My deepest condolences go out to my dear brother, friend, and pastor, Governor Umo Eno, his entire family, and the great people of Akwa Ibom. Her memory will forever inspire us, and may her soul find eternal rest.”
