The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the declaration of Friday, November 29, 2024, as a work-free day in the state. This decision was made in honour of the late First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno.
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According to a statement dated Wednesday, November 27, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, the public holiday is to enable Akwaibomites and other residents to pay their last respects to the late First Lady during her obsequies.
The statement reads in part: “Further to the final home-going programme of our departed First Lady, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Government in consultation with the bereaved family has declared Friday, 29th November, 2024 Work-Free Day in honour of our dear mother.”
The late First Lady passed away on September 26 after a brief illness. The state government’s decision to declare a public holiday is a testament to her impact on the state and its people.
Prince Uwah added, “This is to enable Akwaibomites and other residents to pay their last respects to our mother at her obsequies in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on that day. May the gentle soul of our departed First Lady find repose in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.”