Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed his condolences to former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dr. Vincent Enyeama MON, on the passing of his father, Coach Phillip Robin Enyeama.
The Governor conveyed his condolences, Friday through the Deputy Governor, Senator(Dr) Akon Eyakenyi who represented him at the funeral service held at St. Patrick’s Parish, Urua Inyang, Ika Local Government Area.
In his condolence message, Pastor Umo Eno extolled the virtues of the deceased, describing him as a remarkable man who has left behind a positive legacy for his family and the entire State. He emphasized the importance of living a life that will be remembered with honor and encouraged members of the congregation and the teeming well wishers and sympathisers who thronged the Church to pay their last respect to the Late coach to reflect on their own legacies while on earth.
The Governor opined that Coach Phillip Robin Enyeama’s exceptional lifestyle had instilled discipline and good behavior in his children, especially Dr Vincent Enyeama, who went on to achieve a resounding success as a goalkeeper for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, thereby putting Akwa Ibom State and indeed Nigeria on the World map.
“This great man has left a great and good name behind. We know people will die, but the most important question is, when you go, what will people say about you? What will God say about you? From the story we’ve heard about our dear departed father, there’s evidence that he lived a good life and left a good name behind.
“That good name has produced a great Nigerian like Dr Vincent Enyeama, who hasn’t only made Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria proud but put us on the World map through his exceptional performances as a globally renowned goal keeper.” The Governor submitted.
Senator Eyakenyi also offered her personal condolences to Dr. Vincent Enyeama and his siblings, acknowledging the pain of losing a father, even at a ripe age of 92.
She urged them to find strength in the Holy Spirit and the valuable legacy their father has left behind.
In his homily, Rev. Father Daniel Iyangetor spoke about the hope of resurrection for all believers through Jesus Christ, referencing the book of John 11:32-45. He charged believers to put their faith in God and live in the consciousness of eternity.
Notable guests in attendance at the funeral service included Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Charles Udo, Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong, Transition Chairman, Ika Local Government Area, Barr. Utibe Nwoko, former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uwemedimo Nwoko (SAN), former Member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Usenobong Akpabio, Hon. Mrs. Inibehe Silas, members of the bereaved family, the clergy, among others.
