The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late First Lady, Patience Eno.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, in Uyo on Wednesday.
The decision was made to allow Akwa Ibomites and other well-wishers to participate in the final home-going activities for Patience Umo Eno, who passed away recently. The state government, in consultation with the bereaved family, set aside the work-free day to give residents an opportunity to pay their last respects during her funeral rites in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsik Ubuim Local Government Area of the state.
The statement reads: “Further to the final home-going programme of our departed First Lady, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Government, in consultation with the bereaved family, has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of our dear mother.”
It concludes with a prayer for the late First Lady, saying, “May the gentle soul of our departed First Lady find repose in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.”
