The Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has stated that the remains of the makeup artist Ms Abigael Edith Frederick will be returned to the State after the boat accident that killed five Nollywood actors and crew in a movie location.
It was gathered that the family of late Ms Frederick had demanded that she be buried in Asaba, Delta State as they could not afford the funds to bring her home.
However, Governor Eno who commiserated with the family of the late 24-year-old graduate of Theatre Arts directed that her body be brought back for a decent burial.
The statement read, “His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Governor, Akwa Ibom State, is aware of the tragic boat mishap, which occurred a few days ago, on River Niger, involving some Nollywood actors and other supporting crew members while on a trip to a movie location.
“One of the victims of that accident, Ms Abigael Edith Frederick, was a quintessential example of our young people who have harkened to our clarion call for them to arise and shine.
“She was a 24-year-old graduate of Theatre Arts, who had found her passion as a make-up artist.
We are deeply saddened by her painful passing and on behalf of the government and people of Akwa Ibom State, we sympathise with her family, the Nollywood community and her friends and colleagues over this sad loss.
“We have also followed and read the reportage, especially on the social media platforms surrounding her burial and wish to state categorically that the government was not informed of the circumstances that led to her burial.
“His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, has consequently directed that her body be brought back to her family for a proper and decent burial.
“As the famous theme song of the Liverpool Football Club goes, the bereaved family will not ‘walk alone’. May her soul rest in peace.”
