The Akwa
Ibom State Government has announced the death of a member of the State
Executive Council.The deceased is Eno Ikpe, the
Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry.
Mrs. Ikpe, a professor, died on
November 8 after a protracted illness, the Commissioner for Information in the
state, Charles Udoh, said in a statement issued on Friday. She was from Etinan Local
Government Area.
The State Governor, Udom Emmanuel,
has directed that the Nigerian flag be flown at half-mast in the state to show
respect for the departed commissioner, the statement said.
The government described the late
commissioner as “an excellent mixer” and a recipient of various academic
awards.
“Our hearts go out to her
immediate family and loved ones; and we ask God to grant them the fortitude to
bear this irreplaceable loss,” the government said.
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