Egfe Yafugbori & Chioma Onuegbu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appointed her daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to take over the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State following the passing away of her wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.・I praised Governor Eno’s decision. .
While paying a condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, Senator Tinubu expressed support for the appointment of Helen Eno Obareki, saying that the appointment reflects the practice seen in the United States, especially through her the late Patience He said it was a thoughtful way to preserve Eno’s legacy. Pet project, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA).
Senator Tinubu was accompanied by the Vice President’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, as well as the wives of the state governor and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
In his address, Governor Umo Eno reflected on the deep bond he had with his late wife. “I married her when she was 19 and I was 22. I called her Oluwa Kemi because she was truly a gift from God and a source of comfort and help.” he said. “We overcame many hardships together and shared both victories and defeats. Her death is an irreplaceable loss to me. She was the embodiment of a chaste woman in the Bible. She was my biggest supporter and my harshest critic. Her absence will be felt for the rest of my life.”
Governor Eno introduced his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, who will take over the duties of First Lady, saying: However, in order to retain the position of First Lady and carry on the work of my late wife, I am proposing that my daughter Helen take over the position. She will work closely with the Lieutenant Governor and the Secretary of State for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare. ”
The governor expressed full confidence in his daughter’s ability to uphold the values and vision of her late mother and pledged to sustain the projects initiated through the Office of the First Lady.
In response, Senator Tinubu acknowledged Pastor Patience Eno’s support of her National Pet Project and her husband’s dedication to the ARISE governance agenda. “Politics aside, we are all Nigerians and one of the things I am grateful to God for is the opportunity to show love and care when I meet people, even if it is only briefly. I would like to thank God for your life as you completed the race. May God comfort you, your family, and your children. I will always be here for you.” she assured the governor.
Senator Tinubu offered words of encouragement to Helen: I know you well and I believe God will guide you. You will accomplish even more than your mother, and God will give you good health. ”
During another condolence visit by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Eno downplayed the situation by mentioning rumors that he had taken a second wife. “I don’t plan on getting married again anytime soon,” he said, joking that he doesn’t have the money to pay for another bride. He stressed that he cannot fill the void left by his late wife. “Her legacy will live on in our hearts. I introduced my daughter Helen to the First Lady as she launched several projects. She was appointed to coordinate the work. “I will step in and make sure that the first lady’s office continues the program that my wife started.”
