Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Appoints Daughter as Acting First Lady After Wife’s Passing

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the Acting First Lady. This decision follows the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.

The announcement was made on Friday, October 4, during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other important dignitaries in Uyo.

Governor Eno shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, saying, “I married her when she was 19, and I was 22. I called her Oluwa-Kemi because she was truly a gift from God. We faced many challenges together, and her passing is an irreplaceable loss for me.”

To ensure that the work of the Office of the First Lady continues, the governor explained that his daughter, Helen, will take on the role. She will be working closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare to carry on her mother’s duties.