The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has described the passing of the second Military Governor of the State, Major General Godwin Abbe (Rtd), as “sad and painful.”
In a release made available to the press by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno said 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 our identity.
“Today, because he interpreted those ideals perfectly, our State has experienced exponential growth across all sectors and continues to be blessed with leaders who, as he was, were selfless, passionate, and committed to making Akwa Ibom a model of development, peace, and progress—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 we give him a befitting funeral. May his soul rest in peace,” the statement concluded.
