Ms. Abigail Frederick, a talented Nollywood makeup artist, who tragically lost her life in a boat accident along with Nollywood star actor Junior Pope has been reburied.
The funeral service, which was supported by the Akwa Ibom state government, was held on Monday, April 15th.
This unfortunate incident took place last week Wednesday on the Anam River in Anambra State, as they were returning from a movie shoot. Initially, due to financial constraints, Abigail was buried by the riverbank without the necessary rituals and transportation to her home state.
However, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, after expressing his condolences to the family, ordered her remains to be exhumed and properly buried.
The administration was unaware of the situation and took immediate action to ensure that she received a dignified burial in her home state.
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Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Eno, Ekerete Udoh, who spoke on behalf of his boss at the weekend, said:
”One of the victims of that accident, Ms. Abigael Edith Frederick, was a quintessential example of our young people who have hearkened 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 artiste.
“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, government was not informed of the circumstances that led to her burial.
“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’.”
Meanwhile, A generous contribution of N1.2m has been made by filmmaker Chukwuma Innocent Ideh to support the families of a soundman and a makeup artist who tragically lost their lives in a boat accident on the Anam River.To validate the donation, he shared receipts as proof of payment. The soundman’s account received a donation of N500,000, while the bereaved makeup artist’s family was donated N700,000.
The devastating news of their demise came to light after actor Junior Pope’s passing was announced on Thursday. The two young creatives were found lifeless after being recovered from the river, two days after the incident occurred.
They were returning from a movie shoot in Asaba when their boat capsized in the Anam River, located in Anambra state. The director’s transfer screenshots showcasing the monetary assistance garnered mixed reactions on social media.
While some fans commended him for his support of the family, others had different responses.
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