Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the Acting First Lady following the recent passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. The announcement was made during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo on Friday, October 4.
Governor Eno, while reflecting on his late wife, expressed his deep sorrow at the loss. “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 went through many challenges together, and her passing is an irreplaceable loss for me,” he said.
In order to maintain the continuity of the Office of the First Lady and carry on Pastor Patience Eno’s humanitarian efforts, Governor Eno entrusted their daughter Helen with the role. He shared that Helen will collaborate closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare to fulfill the duties of the office.
This appointment is seen as a way to honor the legacy of the late Pastor Patience Umo Eno, who was known for her dedication to social welfare and women’s empowerment.
