Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed his deep condolences to Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom over the death of his wife, Mrs. Patience Eno.

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Soludo’s condolences were conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Saturday.

The governor described Mrs Eno, who died on Thursday after a brief illness, as “a God-fearing, devoted, supportive wife and dignified First Lady.”

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He said that Mrs Eno would be sorely missed not just by the first family but “the entire good people of Akwa Ibom State.”

Soludo prayed that the Eno family should find comfort at this difficult time and be more consoled in the fact that the late First Lady lived a good life serving God and humanity.

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