PDP Governors console Umo Eno over wife’ s death

•Call First Lady’s demise a rude shock

By Folorunso Alagbede

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed deep condolence with their Akwa Ibom State colleague, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, his family and the people of the State on the passing of his wife and First Lady of the State, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.
The late wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor was 57 years.
The PDP Governors, in their condolence message to the Akwa Ibom State helm’s man, described Pst. Patience Eno as an exemplary Christian mother and wife, who gave so much support to her husband, Governor Eno.
With her demise, the Governors lamented that the people of the State have lost a caring and purposeful mother.
The PDP Governors’ Forum, in a statement signed by its Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo expressed shock at the sudden death of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State.
The statement reads, “The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, PDP-GF, under the chairmanship of Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed and Governor of Bauchi State, on behalf of all the member Governors, deeply consoles Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, his family and the good people of Akwa Ibom State on the passing of his beloved wife and First Lady of the State, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, early this morning (Friday ) at the age of 57 years.
“A state, a people and a community have lost a caring purposeful mother, and the Forum is rudely shocked by this sudden death-an unexpected demise that has shaken the fabric of Akwa Ibom State to its foundation. This is one sunset that calls for sober reflections on the essence of life.
“Pst. Patience was an exemplary Christian mother and wife, who gave so much support to her husband, Governor Eno.
“In their over 37 years of marriage, the mother of their six children and grand-mum of nine grandchildren was inseparable from her husband; their love was limitless and she meant all to him – a confidant, an adviser, prayer partner, number-one supporter and soul-mate.”
“Affectionately known as “Eka Iberedem Akwa Ibom,” which translates to “Mother and Strong Pillar of Akwa Ibom”, she was a symbol of hope and selfless love, and her efforts significantly impacted countless lives through her philanthropic vehicle – the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), an organization focused on humanitarian activities and addressing poverty within to vulnerable populations and marginalized communities in Akwa Ibom.
“There is no doubt that this shattering death has robbed our governor of a confidant, an adviser, a prayer partner, a soul-mate, an anchor and his number-one cheerleader.
“It has also stolen from all of us, the passion and compassion that she brought to bear in stabilizing the ship of state and the first family and friends and happening at this point when the baton for steering the ship requires utmost stability and steadiness of hand, is nothing short of cruelty.
“It is heartbreaking that she is gone so soon, but in all, we must submit ourselves to the ultimate will of the Almighty God.
“We pray that Governor Eno, his family and the entire people of Akwa Ibom find the fortitude and strength to endure this shocking loss and may God Almighty comfort you all and grant her soul eternal rest”, the PDP Governors said.