Sunday October 18, 2026
By thenewsdesk.ng
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commiserated with the family of the late Corps member and former Students Union Government President of the Akwa Ibom State University, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel.
Governor Eno, registered his message of condolences Saturday, October 17, 2026 when he personally visited the family at Ikot Etim in Ukanafun Local Government Area.
The Governor who had earlier on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 sent a delegation to commiserate with the family, said he deemed it expedient to personally visit also, to make them understand that they are not alone during the sad moment of their bereavement.
He expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate incident, adding that he had on few occasions met with the late Etimbuk and could attest to his brilliance.
The Governor said the visit was to console and comfort the family, adding that the actual comfort and consolation come from God, the Creator of man.
“We are here to see you and console you, hoping this could help to comfort you. There is nothing anyone can say or do to comfort you at this time. Only God can console you, for He is the ultimate Comforter.
“We are here as government. The whole State is heartbroken. The State stands with you and mourns with you. Whatever we can do to ameliorate the pains, we will do it. On behalf of the government and people of Akwa Ibom State, we urge you to be strong in the Lord,” he said.
Responding, the father of late Etimbuk, Mr. Daniel Sunday appreciated the Governor for his compassionate disposition, stressing that he is a true father and compassionate leader.
He said having sent a powerful delegation of Government officials earlier to commiserate them, they never expected he could consider another visit.
Mr. Daniel who was visibly touched by the visit, eulogised his late son as a young man of great potentials, and prayed that God will continue to bless and strengthen the Governor for his love and compassion for the downtrodden.
On his part, the member representing Ukanafun Federal Constituency at the House of Representative, Rt Hon. Unyime Idem, also appreciated the Governor for what he described as “uncommon love and compassion for the citizenry.
He specifically appreciated the Governor for personally visiting the family. He assured that the people of Ukanfun Federal Constituency appreciates the visit and will continue to support him.
The Governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Service Mrs Elsie Peters, other members of the State Executive Council, led by the Dean of Commissioners, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, State Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and Chairman of Uyo LGA, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo and other government officials.