Women journalists mourn late Akwa Ibom First Lady
By Faith AM
The National Chairperson of the Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Aishatu Ibrahim has on behalf of the Association, condoled with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno and the people over the death of of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.
This is contained in a statement signed by the NAWOJ National Secretary, Wasilah Ladan and made available to FMBlog on Saturday.
The statement said, “the National Chairperson, Aisha Ibrahim, the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWO) has received with rude shock news of the death of Her Excellency, Pastor
(Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
“To say the least, the association is saddened by this development, but take solace in the fact that while she lived, she worked hard in the service of the Almighty God, tilling the Vineyard and bringing solace to humanity through several good deeds.
“Her Excellency impacted positively on women, the girl-child and family institutions at
large through her pet project, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), targeted at enhancing the lives of men, women, children, youths and vulnerable persons in the society and made several gains for women on Gender Development and Peace initiatives.
“We condole with His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, the rest of her family, the good people
of Akwa Ibom State and all her well-wishers. While wishing her immediate family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, we also
join all those in the frontline of Advocacy for women empowerment, gender inclusion
and parity to mourn Her Excellency and wish her soul peaceful repose.
“We pray to the Almighty God to accept her soul in Paradise. Amen,” Ladan stated.
