Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has commiserated with the government, families and people of Akwa Ibom State over the demise of the wife of the Governor, Mrs Patience Umo Eno who died on Thursday.
The condolence was contained in a message issued by the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Media, Ismaila Isah.
In the condolence message to the government and people of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Ododo expressed shock over the death of the Akwa Ibom first lady whom he noted has played a pivotal role in helping Governor Umo Eno to stabilize in the governance of the state in more than one year since the Governor assumed office.
Governor Ododo described Mrs Patience Umo Eno as a supporting wife, mother and grandmother whose pet projects have touched the lives of several women and vulnerable people in Akwa Ibom State.
Governor Ododo prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Mrs Umo Eno and also prayed for God’s comfort for her immediate family and the people of Akwa Ibom State as they grieve over the loss.
The late Mrs Patience Umo Eno died on Thursday at the age of 57 after a brief illness.
