Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed grief over the loss of life of former Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel Sunday, describing him as a level-headed younger man with management potential whose promising future had been lower quick.
Eno made the remarks throughout a private go to to the deceased’s household in Ikot Etim village, Ukanafun Local Government Area, to console them over the loss of life of their son, who died whereas serving the nation beneath the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in Enugu State.
The governor stated he had met the late Etimbuk on just a few events and will attest to his brilliance and management qualities, expressing remorse that his potential would now not be realised.
The go to adopted an earlier condolence delegation despatched by the governor on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, led by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Ekerette Ekanem, to convey the federal government’s sympathy to the bereaved household.
Eno, who visited the household on the weekend alongside the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, stated he thought of it necessary to go to personally to guarantee the household that they weren’t alone of their grief.
He expressed deep unhappiness over the incident, including that the go to was supposed to supply consolation to the household through the tough interval.
“We are right here to see you and console you, hoping this might assist to consolation you. There is nothing anybody can say or do to consolation you right now. Only God can console you, for He is the final word 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,” the governor stated.
He reiterated the federal government’s dedication to supporting the household and offering help to ease their ache.
Responding, the deceased’s father, Mr. Daniel Sunday, thanked the governor for his compassion, describing him as a caring father and chief.
He stated the household had not anticipated the governor to go to personally after he had already despatched a delegation of presidency officers to commiserate with them.
Visibly moved by the go to, the bereaved father described his late son as a younger man with nice potential and prayed that God would proceed to strengthen and bless the governor for his concern for the much less privileged.
Also talking, Idem counseled Eno for what he described as his unusual love and compassion for the folks, notably his resolution to go to the household personally.
He stated the folks of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency appreciated the governor’s gesture and pledged their continued help.
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