Eseme Eyiboh, special adviser on media and publicity to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has announced his mother Grace Eyiboh will be buried on November 9, 2024.
A statement on Tuesday from Eyiboh said the burial would be conducted by Qua Iboe Church at Community Secondary School, Akpautong village in Esit Eket Local Government Area (LGA), Akwa Ibom State.
Born on July 7, 1934, Mrs Eyiboh, fondly called Mmaette, was an entrepreneur, educator, church and community leader who passed on three days to her 90th birthday on July 4, 2024.
An indigene of Akpautong village in Esit Eket LGA of Akwa Ibom, she began her educational journey at Qua Iboe Church School, Akpautong. After completing her standard six education, she married the Late Sunday Eyiboh, a well known carpenter and teacher.
Eyiboh’s growth in faith drove her determination and entrepreneurial instinct which led her to attend the Singer Sewing Institute, Uyo, where she honed her sewing skills. Upon graduation, she established her own Sewing and Apprenticeship Training Centre at Uquo, Esit Eket, empowering numerous youths and women with vocational skills.
Mmaette’s selfless service and integrity earned her an appointment to the Eket Juvenile and Assizes Court; Esit Customary Court where she served two terms without blemish. Her contributions to community development were recognised through various leadership roles.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters, several grand and great grandchildren.
