Govs Fubara, AbdulRazaq, Bala, Sherriff, Obaseki, Diri, Makinde, Finitiri, visit to condole Gov Umo
Rivers Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday joined some of his brother governors to share in the grief and express their heartfelt condolences to Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Eno Umo, whose wife passed on to glory recently.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Rivers State Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, disclosed that on the condolence visit were Governors Godwin Obaseki of Edo, who is also Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, and Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum.
Others were Deputy Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum: Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State.
In his speech, Governor AbdulRazaq said the news of the death of the wife of Governor Eno of 38 years, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience (Oluwakemi), Umo Eno, feels so sad.
He said because of the inevitability of death as decreed by God, Governor Eno will have to accept it in good faith as he bears the loss.
Governor AbdulRazaq also charged him to find the strength and courage required for him to carry on with the duties of governance because the people of Akwa Ibom State were looking up to him to provide effective services as their governor.
Also speaking, Governor Godwin Obaseki recalled the close encounter they had with the late wife of Governor Eno during the political campaigns and her energetic posture and contributions.
He said, “Because of your faith, we know you will be strong and take this home call in good faith. We know it is difficult and very disturbing, but be always reminded of the love you shared with her when she was here, the value she represented, and the worth she stood for. You should take consolation in those and pray that God will rest her in peace.”
In his response, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State said the mourning will last a lifetime because nothing can replace her as his best friend, faithful tender of the home and their concerns.
Governor Eno also thanked his visitors and all Nigerians for their calls, prayers, and words of encouragement they had shared with him.
Highlight of the visit was a prayer session led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
