TEARS, TRIBUTES AS SSA TO GOV ENO, EUROPE, HOSTS SERVICE OF SONGS IN HONOURE OF LATE FIRST LADY

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TEARS, TRIBUTES AS SSA TO GOV ENO, EUROPE, HOSTS SERVICE OF SONGS IN HONOURE OF LATE FIRST LADY
Akwa Ibom residents in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland came together in grief on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel, London, for a solemn service of songs in honour of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno.
The event was organized by Mr. Friday Akpan, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Protocol, Europe.
The emotional gathering was a mark of the enduring relationship between the First Family and the Akwa Ibom diaspora community. The late First Lady, who passed on at the age of 57, was celebrated as a matriarch, a compassionate leader, and a woman of immense humility and service.
In his remarks, Mr. Friday Akpan described Her Excellency as a humble, honest, and hardworking woman who devoted her life to serving others. He highlighted the impact of her pet project, GIFA, which continues to support the elderly, widows, and vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom State and beyond.
Mr. Akpan thanked Governor Eno for granting permission to organize the event and commended the Akwa Ibom residents in the UK and Ireland for their overwhelming turnout to honour the memory of the late First Lady.
The service was marked by heartfelt tributes, eulogies, and prayers. Attendees shared fond memories of Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, celebrating her remarkable life and achievements.
Mrs. Helen Obareki, in an emotional tribute, described her as “a mother for all,” and thanked the organizers for their efforts in honouring her legacy. Other speakers extolled her as a team player, a lover of humanity, and a champion of humanitarian causes.
The evening also featured prayers for the First Family and the state, alongside musical renditions and moments of reflection. The service was a poignant reminder of Her Excellency’s enduring legacy, especially her work through GIFA, which positively transformed countless lives.
Highlights of the Event
The program included:
• Song renditions and worship
• Prayers for the First Family and Akwa Ibom State
• Heartfelt tributes and eulogies to the late First Lady
Notable Attendees
The service was graced by prominent figures, including:
• Mrs. Helen Obareki, Coordinator, Office of the First Lady
• Miss Ebenezer Eno, daughter of the late First Lady
• Ambassador Mohammed Maina Maidugu, Acting High Commissioner, Nigerian High Commission, London
• Bwala Auta William, Alternate Permanent Representative of Nigeria’s Mission to the International Maritime Organization, London
• Princess Emem Essien, Councillor, Rushmoor Borough Council
• Suzanne Abachor, Councillor, Southwark Borough Council
• Mrs. Chinonyerem Ememobong, wife of the Honourable Commissioner for Information
The service of songs served as a testament to the love and respect the late First Lady inspired during her lifetime and the legacies.

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