The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honor of the late First Lady, Patience Eno.

This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, in Uyo, the state capital.

Uwah noted that the decision was aimed at enabling Akwa Ibomites and other well-wishers to pay their last respects to the deceased First Lady.

“Following the final return program of our late First Lady, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Government, in consultation with the bereaved family, said on Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honor of our dear mother.

“This is to enable Akwa-Ibomites to pay their last respects to our mother during her funeral at Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsik Ubuim Local Government Area of ​​the state on that day.

“May the gentle soul of our late First Lady find rest in the bosom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” the statement read.