By TINA TIMOTHY

Former DG/CEO, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has condoled with Governor Umo Eno, his entire family and the people of Akwa Ibom State on the passing of the Governor?s wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.

The former National Assembly member, Columnist and Public Policy Expert, in a press statement on Friday, September 27, 2024, described the late Eno as ?a steadfast pillar of compassion, wisdom, and unwavering grace,? adding that she was a godly woman and a true mother.

?At moments like this, when the world comes to a standstill, I find that words struggle to convey the depth of our collective grief. A profound emptiness engulfs us, intertwined with shock, unanswered questions, and immeasurable sorrow.

?I mourn the irreplaceable loss of Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, a luminous soul whose light brightened countless hearts. She was not merely the beloved wife of our esteemed Governor Umo Eno; she was a steadfast pillar of compassion, wisdom, and unwavering grace. A woman who had a special passion for the worship of God Almighty, was a patriot in her own right, and was a true mother in every ramification.

?My deepest condolences go out to my dear brother, friend, and pastor, Governor Umo Eno, his entire family, and the great people of Akwa Ibom. Her memory will forever inspire us, and may her soul find eternal rest,? he said.