Family of late police officer, Mr Hosana Akpan, who served at the Akwa Ibom State government house from 2023 until hee death in February, 2026, has received a house gift from the governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and N500,000.
Eno made the donations on Wednesday, barely two days before the officer’s burial. Akpan, who died after an illness, left behind her husband and four children, for whom the intervention has provided not only a new home but also a lasting reminder of their mother’s years of service.
Represented at the commissioning by the State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azari, Eno presented the family with the house and N500,000 business support to the deceased’s son, Ubong Emmanuel.
In his remarks, the governor described the house as a lasting tribute to a life of service and a statement that death cannot erase the dignity of those who served diligently.
Giving an overview of the project, Hon. Nsikan-Abasi Umoekpo, revealed that the two-bedroom bungalow was equipped with facilities designed to provide sustainable comfort for the family, including solar-powered electricity, a solar-powered borehole and other essential facilities, making the intervention more than just the provision of accommodation.
Earlier, in his welcome remarks, the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Dr Uwemedimo Udoh, described the gesture as a morale booster for men and officers of the Nigeria Police, saying it would provide succour to the family of the departed officer.
He further demonstrated his support by donating N2 million towards the burial of the late Inspector Akpan.
In her goodwill message, Sini Besta commended the governor for his prompt response to her request and for extending his compassionate interventions beyond vulnerable citizens to include his staff and officers of the police.
Describing the home as unique, the government house chief security officer particularly appreciated Eno for acquiring a fresh parcel of land for the project and going the extra mile to fence the building.
She prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Eno for the gesture.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga, described the building as an exceptional home and commended the governor for his continued interventions in the lives of people in need.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Ubong Emmanuel, appreciated the governor, describing the home as more than a relief.
He said it had restored dignity to his mother’s final journey and assured the family that her years of service were not forgotten.
Inspector Hosana Akpan died in February. On September 18, she will be laid to rest, but her husband and four children will return to a home that stands as a lasting tribute to her life, her service and the compassion shown to her family.
