Following the death of his wife, Patience, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki as the acting First Lady.
The Governor disclosed this on Friday when he received Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was on a condolence visit.
The First Lady led a delegation of dignitaries, including Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, and wives of state governors and presiding officers of the National Assembly, to condole with Governor Eno.
Reacting to the development, Senator Tinubu praised Governor Eno’s decision, saying that it reflects practices seen in the United States.
The First Lady described it as a thoughtful way to sustain the late Patience Eno’s legacy.
“I want to thank God for Patience’s life, though short, she completed her race. May God comfort you, your family, and your children.”
Meanwhile, Governor Eno reflected on his deep bond with his late wife, describing her as his “greatest supporter and toughest critic.”
He introduced his daughter as the new acting First Lady.
“It is not an easy task ahead. But to maintain the Office of the First Lady and carry forward my late wife’s work, I present our daughter, Helen, to continue the duties of the office.”
