- Safiu Kehinde
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to Akwa-Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, over the death of his wife.
Joining others to pay tribute to the late Patience Umo Eno who passed away earlier today, Sanwo-Olu in a post on his X handle, expressed his grief over the first lady whom he described as a soulmate and pillar of support to the Akwa-Ibom governor.
He lauded the late first lady for her contribution to the state through the Golden Initiative for All (GIA) which focused on providing shelter, food, and education for the poor and vulnerable.
“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke and family, the government and people of Lagos State, it is with a deep sense of sorrow that I commiserate with my brother Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on the passing of his beloved wife, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno.
“I also express my deepest condolences to the people of Akwa Ibom State and the entire Eno family, as well as wives of all the State Governors in Nigeria over the demise of the Akwa Ibom First Lady.
“Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno was not just a wife and mother, but a soulmate and pillar of support to our brother, Governor Eno.
“She supported thousands of people in Akwa Ibom State through the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), a foundation that focused on providing shelter, food, and education to the poor and vulnerable in Akwa Ibom.
“I pray that the Almighty God will grant the deceased eternal rest and Governor Umo Eno, the entire family, and the people of Akwa Ibom the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” Sanwo-Olu wrote in the post.
Recall NPO earlier reported the condolence message also sent to the Akwa-Ibom state governor by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.