The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024 as Work-Free Day in honour of the departed First Lady, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs.) PATIENCE UMO ENO.

The development which is in consultation with the bereaved family is part the final home-going programme of the departed First Lady.

According to a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince ENOBONG UWAH, the Work-Free Day is to enable Akwa Ibom people and other residents to pay their last respects to Pastor (Mrs.) PATIENCE UMO ENO at her obsequies in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on that day.

The release further prayed for the gentle soul of the departed First Lady to find repose in the bosom of the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.