Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state. This comes weeks after losing his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The governor made the announcement during a condolence visit by Nigerias First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo, the state capital on Friday, October 4. Eno stated that his daughter would take on the duties of the First Lady, ensuring continuity of the office and the projects initiated by his late wife. To maintain the Office of the First Lady and carry forward my late wifes work, I present our daughter, Helen, to continue the duties of the office. She will work closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Womens Affairs and Social Welfare, the governor saidHe expressed his confidence in his daughters ability to uphold the values and vision of her late mother, affirming his commitment to sustaining the projects initiated through the First Ladys office. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, reflected on his deep bond with his late wife. I married her when she was 19, and I was 22. I called her Oluwa-Kemi because she was truly a gift from God, a source of comfort and succour, he said. We went through many challenges together, and we shared in both victories and losses. Her passing is an irreplaceable loss for me. She was my embodiment of the biblical virtuous woman, my greatest supporter, and also my toughest critic. Her absence will be felt for the rest of my life. Addressing rumours of him taking a second wife, Governor Eno made light of the situation during a separate condolence visit from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Im not considering remarrying anytime soon, he said, joking that he doesnt have the money to pay another bride price. He emphasized that the vacancy left by his late wife cannot be filled. Her legacy will live on in our hearts. She initiated several projects, and thats why I introduced our daughter, Helen, to the First Lady. She will step in to coordinate the work, ensuring that the Office of the First Lady continues the programs my wife started. The post Akwa Ibom state gov appoints daughter as acting First Lady, dismisses plans to remarry appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.Akwa Ibom state gov appoints daughter as acting First Lady, dismisses plans to remarry
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state. This comes weeks after losing his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The governor made the announcement during a condolence visit by Nigerias First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo, the state capital on Friday, October 4. Eno stated that his daughter would take on the duties of the First Lady, ensuring continuity of the office and the projects initiated by his late wife. To maintain the Office of the First Lady and carry forward my late wifes work, I present our daughter, Helen, to continue the duties of the office. She will work closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Womens Affairs and Social Welfare, the governor saidHe expressed his confidence in his daughters ability to uphold the values and vision of her late mother, affirming his commitment to sustaining the projects initiated through the First Ladys office. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, reflected on his deep bond with his late wife. I married her when she was 19, and I was 22. I called her Oluwa-Kemi because she was truly a gift from God, a source of comfort and succour, he said. We went through many challenges together, and we shared in both victories and losses. Her passing is an irreplaceable loss for me. She was my embodiment of the biblical virtuous woman, my greatest supporter, and also my toughest critic. Her absence will be felt for the rest of my life. Addressing rumours of him taking a second wife, Governor Eno made light of the situation during a separate condolence visit from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Im not considering remarrying anytime soon, he said, joking that he doesnt have the money to pay another bride price. He emphasized that the vacancy left by his late wife cannot be filled. Her legacy will live on in our hearts. She initiated several projects, and thats why I introduced our daughter, Helen, to the First Lady. She will step in to coordinate the work, ensuring that the Office of the First Lady continues the programs my wife started. The post Akwa Ibom state gov appoints daughter as acting First Lady, dismisses plans to remarry appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
