In remembrance of the late First Lady Patience Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Government has announced Friday, November 29, 2024, as a day off from work.

The decision is to allow Akwa Ibomites and other well-wishers to pay their final respects to the deceased First Lady, according to a statement made Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, by Enobong Uwah, Secretary to the State Government.

“The Akwa Ibom State Government, in consultation with the family of our departed First Lady, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honor of our dear mother,” the statement said

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This will allow Akwa-Ibomites to honor our mother last on that day at her obsequies in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsik Ubuim Local Government Area.

“May our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, grant rest to the gentle soul of our departed First Lady.”