Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the state chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria and Nollywood practitioners that Precious Ofurum, a Rivers indigene who was involved in a boat mishap recently in Asaba, Delta State, will receive deserving honours.
Recall that some Nollywood actors, including Junior Pope, lost their lives in a boat accident while returning from a movie shooting scene in Delta State.
Governor Fubara gave the assurance when members of the organisation (AGN) came to Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to show solidarity with their late member and to formally inform the Government of the unfortunate incident.
The Rivers State Governor, who was represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, said it was their visit that informed the government that an indigenous of the State was one of the victims.
Governor Fubara commended the Nollywood practitioners who have demonstrated enviable solidarity with one of their own, suggesting that the 26-year-old Precious Chimaobi Ofurum was distinguished among them.
The Governor described the passing of Precious in that ill-fated film shooting trip as unfortunate because he was already an exemplary Nigerian who had demonstrated the success any determined person could clinch while remaining in the country.
He said, “The entire Rivers State extends our condolences to the family. No one can heal the wound better than God. We heard of the sad news, but honestly, I never knew Rivers person was involved.
“People of his age are leaving the shores of Nigeria but he was very proud of Nigeria, and remained here to salvage the image of and calve a name for Nigeria. I am happy to say Precious Chimaobi Ofurum was our own ambassador in the comity of actors.”
Governor Fubara said his Administration is youth-friendly and will never overlook what it will do for the bereaved family of a Rivers youth who utilised his talent productively.