The remains of the Nollywood make-up Artist, late Ms Abigail Edith Frederick who died alongside popular actor, Junior Pope and three others in a boat accident last week has been laid to rest in her hometown, Ikot Udoma, in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Late Abigail Frederick, a graduate of Theater Arts University of Uyo was buried in her family compound on Monday.
The state governor, Pastor Umo Eno had during the weekend directed that her body be exhumed and brought home for proper and decent burial.Recall that Governor Eno had on Saturday, 13th April 2024, visited her family to console them over the demise of the 24-year-old make-up artist, where he directed that her remains be exhumed and returned to her home for proper burial.Eno had also promised assistance to her two undergraduate sisters, and approved the remodeling of deceased family house in Eket.
Eno during the condolence visit offered automatic employment to the deceased elder sister in the state civil service and directed that their home be renovated. He had also promised that siblings in the university will be supported by Government and helping hands extended to the parents.It was gathered that all the Personal Assistants to the Governor, on Entertainment, led by one “Utang Akwa Ibom” were on ground at Asaba on Sunday where her remains were exhumed and later brought home for burial.Umahi clarifies issues around Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
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