• Late Patience John & Esther Ukpe
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed deep sadness at the sudden passing of two members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council, namely Comrade Patience John and Comrade Esther Ukpe.
In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno lamented their unexpected deaths and described it as a significant loss to journalism in the state.
He highlighted the valuable role played by the departed journalists in promoting the ARISE Agenda of his administration and emphasized that their presence will be greatly missed.
Governor Eno conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased journalists, as well as to the members of the Akwa Ibom State Council of the NUJ and Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ.
“The late Comrade Patience John of the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC TV Service, was an integral part of the Press Corps in my Office and was noted as a diligent and hardworking professional.
“While we were struggling to absorb the sad news of her death, then came news of the sudden death of yet another journalist, Comrade Esther Ukpe of the Federated Chapel of the Union. This is deeply sad and unfortunate.
“May God console their families, the NUJ family and grant their souls, eternal repose”, he said.
The Governor reassured the media community that his administration will continue to identify with media professionals, saying that they are integral part of his plans and policies, which are geared towards leaving a lasting legacy of development in the State.
