Akwa Ibom gov Umo Eno announces funeral plans for wife

Patience Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the funeral plans for Patience Eno wife of Governor Umo Eno.

Mrs Eno died in a hospital on September 26 following an undisclosed ailment.

Secretary to the state government Enobong Uwah in a statement on Thursday announced November 29 as the date for the burial.

Mr Uwah said the mourning house will be opened on November 20.

The statement also announced a week-long condolence visit beginning on November 20 and ending on November 20. The night of worship and tributes will be held on November 22 at the International Worship Centre in Uyo at 6 p.m.

The service of songs is billed for November 27 at her country home, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“The family is deeply grateful for the overwhelming love and support from people and organisations across the country and beyond, and further requests continued prayers, understanding and solidarity,” Uwah said.

In a state broadcast about a week after his wife’s death, Eno said his wife was everything a man could ever wish for in a virtuous woman.

He appointed his first daughter Helen Obareki as coordinator of the office of the first lady.