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 years 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 sympathize 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.

His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, has consequently directed that her remains be brought back to her family for a proper and decent burial in Akwa Ibom State.

As the famous theme song of the Liverpool Football Club goes, the bereaved family will not “walk alone”.

May her soul rest in peace.

Ekerete Udoh
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 13, 2024

As part of activities to mark the 2024 Easter celebration, the Akwa Ibom popular gospel artiste, Moses Bliss, with support from the State government will host an evening of praise and worship tagged “Bliss Experience.”

The event which is slated for Easter Monday, April 1, 2024 will take place at the Unity Park, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo from 5pm.

In a release made available by the organisers, the special music session will future different popular and award- winning music artistes including; Frank Edwards, Sunmisola Agebebi, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, Joe Praise, Aity Dennis, Yinka Okeleye and Lyrical Hi.

The Bliss Experience is a free, gospel music concert which will also serve as a home-coming for the young Akwa Ibom music star who recently tied the nuptial knots with his heartrob, Marie in Ghana.

… sets to make history with Culture, Entertainment at its Best

In line with its agenda to develop the culture and tourism industry, Akwa Ibom State government has flagged-off activities for the 2023 Christmas celebration.

The Governor, Pastor Umo Eno performed the flag-off at a glittering and fun-filled ceremony held at the Christmas Park located at Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.

Governor Eno who was represented by his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Eno noted that the 2023 Christmas events were going to be different from previous editions, stressing that the park will be opened for 32 days with each of the 31 local government areas in the state having a day to showcase their culture and talents.

He said the event is intended to promote and encourage indigenous artistes, create a platform for commerce and other activities that will benefit the State either in the short or long run.

The Governor appreciated the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh with his team for working assiduously to deliver the event and translating the vision to reality.

According to him, “I feel so proud to be here. History is going to be made again in our State, for 32 days so many things will happen here and it’s going to be entertainment and celebration at its best.”

Earlier, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh, commended the Governor for the initiative especially, for creating such a large platform to showcase, promote and encourage indigenous artists.

He said the event is well packaged to ensure all round satisfaction for everyone in terms of the variety of cussine, cultural display, comedy, music and lots more.

He used to opportunity to invite Akwa Ibomites and visitors from across the globe to visit the Christmas Park and also savour other tourism sites in the state.