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Gov Eno Gifts Orphanage-Raised Bride Car, ₦5m At Wedding
Gov Eno Gifts Orphanage-Raised Bride Car, ₦5m At Wedding
Akwa Ibom Governor presents a brand new car and N5 million to Abigail Edet and her husband.
Bride was abandoned at birth and raised at the state-owned Special Children’s Home in Uyo.
Eno had granted her automatic employment into the state civil service in December 2025.
Governor urges groom to cherish and protect his wife, warns against domestic violence.
November 15, () – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has gifted a brand new car and N5 million to a bride raised at the state’s Special Children’s Home, Abigail Edet, and her husband, Kevin Etiemana, during their traditional marriage ceremony in Uyo.
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Eno, who attended the ceremony held at Ibom Hall as Father of the Day, described the marriage as a moment of joy and divine fulfilment, noting that the bride’s journey from abandonment at birth to finding a home of her own was a testimony of hope.
Pic of the newlywed
Abigail was raised at the Akwa Ibom State Government-owned Special Children’s Home in Uyo after she was abandoned at birth. In December 2025, the governor granted her automatic employment into the state civil service.
Congratulating the couple, Eno said Abigail’s story demonstrated that a person’s circumstances of birth or background could not determine their destiny.
“I am particularly happy because Abigail grew up without a home, and today God has given her a home. There could be no greater joy”, the governor said.
He expressed hope that her experience would inspire other children at the home to remain hopeful and believe in their future.
The governor also commended the groom for choosing Abigail as his wife and charged him to love, protect and cherish her, warning against domestic violence.
“I want to thank the husband for choosing to marry her. I want to encourage you, please take good care of her and know that we are the parents and we will watch you. Please, I don’t like a man beating a woman. Take care of her and make her happy”, he said.
The car gift from the State Governor
Eno also urged the bride to respect and care for her husband, while encouraging her to maintain close ties with the children at the Special Children’s Home, whom she grew up with.
Presenting the couple with a brand new car and ₦5 million, the governor said the gesture was intended to encourage them and demonstrate the state’s continued support.
The ceremony was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Chief of Staff, Aniefiok Johnson; Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peters; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Women Affairs, Inibehe Etukudo; and Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Emem Ibanga, among other government officials.
