AKWA IBOM STATE: Felicia Udeji Reporting
Governor Umo Eno recently made headlines with his decision to appoint his daughter, Helen Eno Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.
This move has garnered support from notable figures, including Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
During a condolence visit, Senator Tinubu praised Governor Eno’s decision, noting that it’s a thoughtful way to sustain his late wife’s legacy, particularly through her pet project, the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA).
She also acknowledged Pastor Patience Eno’s support for her own national pet project and her dedication to her husband’s ARISE governance agenda.
Regarding remarriage, Governor Eno made light of the situation during a condolence visit from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, joking that he doesn’t have the money to pay another bride price.
He emphasized that the vacancy left by his late wife cannot be filled, stating that “her legacy will live on in our hearts.”
Among those who accompanied the President’s wife on the visit were; wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of Lagos State Governor, (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Bayelsa State Governor, Mrs. Gloria Diri, and other wives of State Governors across party lines.
Also in the delegation were; wives of Federal Executive Council Members, Wives of members of the National Assembly among others.
On hand to receive the team with the Governor were; the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, Chief Judge of the State, His Lordship, Justice Ekaette Obot, DG of Campaign Organization, Ambassador Asam Asam, Distinguished Senator Effiong Bob, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, wife of the Former Military Governor, Funmi Idongesit-Nkanga, members of the State Executive Council, and legislators among others.