In a statement, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, emphasized the importance of the position of First Lady, stating that the responsibility of the position of First Lady, which became vacant due to the death of his wife, cannot be ignored. he pointed out. .
As a result, he appointed his eldest daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obeleki, to fill the void left by her mother’s death and gave her the responsibility of coordinating the office’s activities.
As Gov. Eno returned to duty Friday after a week of mourning, he was broadcast on radio and television across the state, emphasizing the ideals of social empowerment for the poor and downtrodden that his late wife represented. vowed to maintain. Her pet project, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA).
Grieving the sad death of his wife of 38 years, the governor presented his daughter to Mrs. Okremi Tinubu, wife of the First Lady of Nigeria, and paid his condolences at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital. Tinubu, who will be her guide in coordinating the responsibilities of her late mother’s office.
he said: “What lies ahead will not be an easy task, but in order to continue to hold the office of First Lady, I would like to introduce our daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obeleki, and hand her over to you.”
“She will continue to coordinate Your Excellency’s office. She will be working with all of our mothers, the Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of Women’s Affairs and Social Services, and others.”
In response, the First Lady expressed her heartfelt condolences to Governor Eno, his family, and the people of Akwa Ibom State on the sad passing of Mrs. Eno, and prayed for the peace of the souls of those who passed away. . Implementation of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
He assured that his office will work closely with the new coordinator of the state First Lady’s office and work in synergy with the national office to effectively implement the office’s responsibilities.
