November 29, 2024
By Idris Buba
The late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Patience Eno was on on Friday laid to rest at Ikot Ekpene Udo Nsit Ubium local government area.
The ceremony was witnessed by thousands of mourners including former Presidents, Governors and their wives, National assembly members and others.
Former president Goodluck Jonathan, Vice President, Kashim Shettima were among the dignitaries present at the burial.
Rivers State, Sim Fubara, governor of Bauchi State Sen. Bala Mohammed, Imo State Gov. Hope Uzodimna of Imo, Abia State governor, Gov Alex Otti and former governor Mr Udom Emmanuel were also on hand.
In his tribute, Eno who said the memories of his late wife would remain fresh in his mind, promised not to forget her or describe her in past tense.
“You were my anchor, the one who could tell me what was right and what was wrong. With your death part of me is gone, but i will cherish the memories we shared forever.
“Today, as we bid you farewell, the whole world is here, celebrating your memories, and as i look at our children and grandchildren, i take consolation in the fact that, the journey that began 40 years ago, in church, has been a journey of growth and immeasurable blessings and we will be fine
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“I will never describe you in past tense. You will always be my “Oluwakemi” alive in my mine, fresh in my thoughts and warm in my heart,’” Eno stated.
In her remarks, the wife of the president Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented by wife of the Vice President, Hajia, Nana Shettima recalled the laudable contributions of late Patience Eno, to humanity and urged the family to keep the dreams of the late First Lady alive
In his homely, Rev. Simeon Afolabi, who spoke on the topic; “When Death of Loved Ones Occurs” said when ever a loved ones die our world strain because of what we think of her, adding that anyone who make a difference in life does not die alone.
The man of God, urged the family of late first lady to emulate her legacies.
The remains of the deceased were later taken to the family compound for interment.
