The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno over the passing of his wife and First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.

In a statement, Governor Obaseki described Mrs. Patience Umo Eno as a graceful, loving and compassionate person who worked for the development and growth of the State.

According to him, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. She was compassionate and well loved.

“She championed many humanitarian causes, notably the ‘Golden Initiative for All,’ which provided succor to the weak and vulnerable in society through programmes targeted at alleviating poverty and improving the socio-economic wellbeing of the people of Akwa Ibom State.

“She worked tirelessly in building a fair and just society, supporting her husband in providing leadership and direction to advance the fortunes of the good people of Akwa Ibom State.

“On behalf of the good people of Edo State, I commiserate with my dear brother and Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, the good people of Akwa Ibom State, friends and well wishers and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”