Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the acting First Lady of Akwa Ibom State.
This appointment comes in the wake of the passing of his late wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.
On Friday, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, led a delegation of dignitaries, including Hajia Nana Shettima, the Vice President’s wife, along with the wives of state governors and presiding officers of the National Assembly, to express their condolences to Governor Eno.
Senator Tinubu praised Governor Eno’s decision, noting that it reflects practices observed in the United States and serves as a thoughtful way to honor the legacy of the late Patience Eno.
“I want to thank God for Patience’s life; though short, she completed her race. May God comfort you, your family, and your children,” she said.
Meanwhile, Governor Eno shared his deep bond with his late wife, describing her as his “greatest supporter and toughest critic.” He introduced his daughter as the new acting First Lady.
He said, “It is not an easy task ahead. But to maintain the Office of the First Lady and carry forward my late wife’s work, I present our daughter, Helen, to continue the duties of the office.”
