Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has gifted a brand-new car and the sum of ₦5 million to a woman who was abandoned at birth and raised at the state-owned Special Children’s Home, as she began a new chapter of her life through marriage.
The governor presented the gifts to the bride, Abigail Edet, and her husband, Kevin Etiemana, during their traditional wedding ceremony and reception held at Ibom Hall in Uyo, the state capital, on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Eno, who attended the occasion as the Father of the Day, announced the gesture in a social media post, describing Abigail’s life journey as an inspiring story of hope, faith and determination.
According to the governor, Abigail was abandoned shortly after birth but received care and upbringing at the Akwa Ibom State Special Children’s Home, where she grew up before eventually finding love and starting a family of her own.
He said her story demonstrated that a person’s circumstances at birth do not determine their future, adding that everyone has a purpose and destiny in life.
The governor explained that the brand-new vehicle and ₦5 million cash gift were presented to the couple as a demonstration of his administration’s love, encouragement and support as they began their married life.
He said the gesture was intended to help the newlyweds settle into their new responsibilities and build a comfortable future together.
Eno also used the occasion to offer marriage advice to the couple, urging the groom, Kevin, to love, protect and cherish his wife, while encouraging Abigail to respect, honour and support her husband.
He stressed the importance of mutual understanding, commitment and love in building a successful marriage.
The governor further prayed for God’s blessings upon the couple, wishing them a marriage filled with lasting love, peace, happiness and understanding.
Abigail’s story has attracted attention because of the remarkable transformation from being abandoned at birth to finding a home at the state’s Special Children’s Home and eventually celebrating her own wedding.
The governor’s gesture has also been viewed as a demonstration of support for the bride and an expression of compassion towards someone whose early life was marked by difficult circumstances.
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