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Atiku mourns Akwa-Ibom first lady

Patience Umo Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has lost his wife, Patience

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has lost his wife, Patience
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has lost his wife, Patience
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the death of Pastor Patience Eno, the wife of the Akwa-Ibom governor, as devastating.
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Abubakar in a statement by His Media Adviser Paul Ibe in Abuja, described late Eno, who died on Friday, as a remarkable woman who gave her best in the service of humanity and her family.

He sympathized with the family of Gov. Umo Eno, the government and people of Akwa-Ibom over the demise of the first lady.

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Sharing in the grief of the Akwa-Ibom people, Abubakar urged governor Eno to stand firm in the belief that his beloved wife has only gone to rest in a place of eternal peace.

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While praying for the gentle repose of Mrs. Eno’s soul, Abubakar said that he stood with the governor and his people at the difficult time.
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