Eseme Eyiboh ‘s mum, Deaconess Grace, set to be committed to mother earth on Saturday Nov 9 at Esit Eket
The remains of Deaconess Grace Sunday Eyiboh, mother of the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and Spokesman to the Senate President, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh will be interred on Saturday ,November 9, 2024.
A press statement from his eldest son, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh indicated that Mama’s funeral obsequies l shall be conducted by Qua Iboe Church at Community Secondary School, Akpautong , in Esit Eket LGA, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday ,the 9th of November 2024 by 10 am. prompt.
Born on Saturday July 7, 1934, the departed Matriarch fondly called Mmaette was a trailblazer, an entrepreneur of no mean repute ,educator, an ardent worker in the Lord’s vineyard and a community leader, who passed on to glory three days before her 90th birthday on July 4, 2024.
An indigene of Akpautong village in Esit Eket LGA of Akwa Ibom state, Deaconess Grace Eyiboh began her educational journey at Qua Iboe Church School, Akpautong. After completing her Standard Six education, she got married to Late Elder Sunday Eyiboh, a well known carpenter and teacher.
Deaconess Eyiboh’s growth in faith drove her determination and entrepreneurial instinct which led her to attend the Singer Sewing Institute, Uyo, where she honed her sewing skills. Upon graduation, she established her own Sewing and Apprenticeship Training Centre at Uquo, Esit Eket, empowering numerous youths and women with vocational skills.
Mmaette’s selfless service and integrity earned her an appointment to the Eket Juvenile and Assizes Court; Esit Customary Court where she served meritoriously for two terms without blemish. Her contributions to community development and humanity were recognised through various leadership roles she piloted while on planet earth.
The nonagenarian is survived by two sons and two daughters, several grand and great grandchildren among whom are Rt Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, erstwhile member and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives and the incumbent Special Adviser, Media and Publicity and Official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate.
Mom, your presence may have left this world, but your love and memories will forever dwell in our hearts
Philip Nyam
Head of Media
The Triumph of Mmaette
