Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by Ekerete Udoh, the governor’s
Chief Press Secretary, Pastor Eno, on arrival from an official engagement in
Abuja, went straight to the deceased family’s compound to console them.
The statement noted that the governor thereafter gave
automatic employment in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service to the surviving
elder sister of the deceased, and directed the SSA on Humanitarian Services,
Umo Ekpo, to renovate the family house and bring it to modern standards.
The governor also gave assurance of government’s assistance
to the two sisters of the deceased, who are undergraduates at the University of
Uyo and whose education was being sponsored by the late Nollywood makeup
artist.
The governor, in his remark, said: “This is deeply
unfortunate for a young girl, 24 years old, who finished her youth service just
last year and decided to pursue her passion. This is a reflection of our Arise
spirit. It shows that our young people are willing to go out there, not
begging, not waiting for handouts, but to pursue their passions.
“It is unfortunate that her life ended the way it did. Once
I was fully briefed, I decided to come here personally with the full complement
of the government to console and encourage the family. You are not just the
governor when people are celebrating; in times and moments like this, you
become the mourner-in-chief and give them hope.
“I trust the Holy Spirit will perfect the hope in their
lives. Coming here means we care. You know Akwa Ibomites are like Americans. We
don’t leave each other behind. Government will be with the family and support
them.”
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Nice one from the governor more grace more strength
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