From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has joined other Nigerians to mourn the death of former military governor of the state, Major General Godwin Abbe.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ekerete Udoh, and made available to journalists in Uyo on Sunday, Eno described the demise of the former governor as sad and painful.
Eno recalled that the former military governor helped lay the foundation of an ascendant Akwa Ibom State, where the dreams of the Founding Fathers to have a prosperous, homogeneous, united, and peaceful state would be the defining ethos of identity.
The statement reads in part: “Today, because he interpreted those ideals perfectly, our state has experienced exponential growth across all sectors and continues to be blessed with leaders who, like he was, are selfless, passionate, and committed to making Akwa Ibom a model of peace and development—a commitment we are dedicated to continuing and expanding.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the family, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the people and government of Edo State on the sad and painful passing of this gallant and patriotic Nigerian military tactician and statesman.
“We will work with the family and the Nigerian Army to ensure that he gets a befitting funeral.”