The Rivers State Government has stepped in to offer financial aid for the exhumation, transportation, and burial expenses of the late Precious Chimaobi Ofurum, a talented Nollywood cinematographer and video editor from Rivers State. Ofurum tragically lost his life in a boat mishap in Anambra State which involved the popular nollywood actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo also known as Junior Pope.
On Friday, April 26th, 2024, Her Excellency Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, the Rivers State Deputy Governor, accompanied by Dr. Osunwa Kenneth, Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Rivers State, paid a condolence visit to Ofurum’s family in Ubima, Rivers State. During the visit, Ofurum’s parents consented to the exhumation of their son’s body.
The government conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Precious Chimaobi Ofurum and assured them of support during this challenging period. May his soul rest in peace.
Amirize Michael
Special Assistant on Communication to the Deputy Governor, Rivers State.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
