Akwa Ibom gov gifts car, N5m to abandoned-at-birth bride, husband

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has gifted a brand-new car and ₦5m to a woman who was abandoned at birth and raised at the state’s Special Children’s Home on her wedding day.…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has gifted a brand-new car and ₦5m to a woman who was abandoned at birth and raised at the state’s Special Children’s Home on her wedding day.

The governor disclosed this on Saturday in a social media post on the traditional marriage and reception of Abigail Edet and her husband, Kevin Etiemana, held at Ibom Hall, Uyo.

Eno said he served as the Father of the Day at the ceremony, describing Abigail’s journey from being abandoned at birth to starting a family of her own as a reminder that everyone has a purpose and destiny. The brand-new car presented to Abigail Edet and her husband, Kevin Etiemana, on their wedding day.

He said, “Abigail, who was abandoned at birth and raised at our Special Children’s Home, has today been blessed with a family of her own.

“Her story reminds us that no matter the circumstances of our birth, God has a purpose and destiny for each of us.” Abigail Edet and her husband, Kevin Etiemana, during their traditional wedding ceremony in Uyo.

The governor said the gifts were presented to support the couple as they began their married life.

“As a demonstration of our love and support, I presented the couple with a brand-new car and ₦5 million to help them begin their marital journey,” he said.

Eno also disclosed that he offered the newlyweds advice on their responsibilities to each other as they begin their marriage. Abigail Edet and her husband, Kevin Etiemana, with Governor Umo Eno during their wedding reception in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“I encouraged Kevin to love, protect and cherish his wife, and urged Abigail to honour and support her husband as they build their home together,” he said.

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