November 29, (THEWILL) – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, were among eminent Nigerians who were at Ikot Ekpene Udo, Ndit Ubium LGA, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, to bid final farewell to Pastor Patience Eno, wife of Pastor Umo Eno, the State Governor.
Speaking at the event, the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, who recalled the laudable contributions to humanity of the departed First Lady, urged the family to emulate her legacies.
In his tribute, Eno said the memories of his wife would remain fresh in his thoughts and warm in his heart.
He promised not to forget her or describe her in the past tense throughout the rest of his life on earth.
“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.
“I will never describe you in past tense. You will always be my “Oluwakemi” alive in mine, fresh in my thoughts and warm in my heart”, Eno stated.
In his homily, Rev. Simeon Afolabi of the First Love Assembly in Port Harcourt, who spoke on the topic; “When Death of Love Ones Occurs” said whenever a loved ones die our world strains because of what we think of her, adding that anyone who makes a difference in life does not die alone.
Drawing copiously from the scriptures, 1 Thess: 4;15-16, Afolabi urged the family of the late first lady to emulate the good legacies of their late mother.
The funeral service was attended by former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, and Rivers State Governor, Gov 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, among others.
Also in attendance were the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas) Ekprikpe Ekpo, Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Obong Umana Okon Umana and a host of other dignitaries.
