Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condoled with the family of Governor Umo Eno and the government and people of Akwa Ibom State over the demise of the First Lady of the state, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.
Atiku, in a press statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Friday, said the news about the death of the Awka Ibom First Lady early in the day was devastating news.
Atiku said the late Mrs. Umo Eno was a remarkable woman who gave her best in the service of humanity and her family.
Atiku shared in the grief of the Akwa Ibom people and urged Governor Eno to stand firm in the belief that his beloved wife has only gone to rest in a place of eternal peace.
Atiku, while praying for the gentle repose of Mrs. Eno’s soul, affirmed that he stands with the governor and his people in this difficult time.
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