Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and Nollywood practitioners, that deserving honour will be given to Precious Chimaobi Ofurum, a Rivers indigene who was involved in the a recent boat mishap.
Governor Fubara gave the assurance when members of the organisation came to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to show solidarity to their late member, and to formally inform the government of the unfortunate incident.
The governor who was represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, said it was their visit that has brought to the knowledge of the government that an indigene of the State was one of the victims.
Governor Fubara commended the Nollywood practitioners who have demonstrated enviable solidarity to one of their own, which suggested that the 26-year old Precious Chimaobi Ofurum was distinguished among them.
The Governor described the passing of Precious Chimaobi Ofurum in the ill-fated film shooting trip as unfortunate saying the artiste was already an exemplary Nigerian who has demonstrated the success any determined person can clinch while remaining in the country.
In his presentation, the Convener of the solidarity visit, Eric Stevenson expressed satisfaction with the Governor’s response, and wished that the State Government will do the needful very soon.
