Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as a man of remarkable, visionary, and impactful leadership.
President Tinubu made the pronouncement during the reception held after the funeral of late Deaconess Eno Nnana Usoro, mother of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor (Operations), Ms. Emem Usoro, at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene.
Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, he acknowledged Governor Eno’s great sense of humility, exemplary leadership, and commitment to unity, which have led to steady development.
President Tinubu, while commiserating with Ms. Usoro, noted the exceptional virtues of the late matriarch.
He described the late Deaconess Usoro as a great story of grace, faith, generosity, and service to humanity, exemplified in her compassion for others and in raising her family not just to succeed but to serve — bequeathing her daughter, Ms. Emem Usoro, as a great legacy of service to the nation.
He described the life of the deceased as a sermon, her kindness as a ministry, and her legacy as an inheritance that will outlive her, noting that those who live in service to others never truly die but are resurrected in every act of goodness done in their name.
In his remarks, Governor Umo Eno celebrated Ms. Usoro for her impressive capacity to draw distinguished Nigerians, including Vice President Shettima, to Akwa Ibom State for her mother’s funeral.
Governor Eno, on behalf of the government and people of the state, extended his condolences to the Usoro family, urging them to take solace in the fact that their late mother lived an impactful life dedicated to the growth of humanity and the glory of God.
Governor Eno appreciated Senator Shettima for the love he has shown to the bereaved family and the people of Akwa Ibom State by attending the funeral ceremony.
Also speaking, Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked Ms. Usoro for making Akwa Ibom proud and for honouring her mother spectacularly.
Senator Akpabio prayed that the peace which surpasses all understanding would comfort her and members of the family.
The event was graced by members of the National Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, captains of industry, political stalwarts, and the general public.
