Daniel Oikhena, the young stowaway on Benin-Lagos plane flanked by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and Mr George Uriesi, MD/CEO Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria during a courtesy visit of FAAN management staff to the Governor in Benin City,wednesday 11th September 2013.
Governor Adams Oshiomole had this to say regarding Daniel
'' “without meaning to encourage anyone else, we decided to support him by sending him to one of the top secondary schools in Edo State that is owned by the Government. The reason for opting for a boarding school is that we think that there need to closely watch him which his parents could not do. “He is an intelligent young man with uncommon challenges, but one that has a vision. We had him examined by people who should know and the result confirmed that he is normal”, Oshiomhole noted. “This incident was probably the kind of trigger that we needed to improve the facilities at our Airports. ......''
*I cannot help but laugh at his smiley face...Daniel has become a celebrity of some sort and it is good that good education is being provided for him.....however,with the way he is being celebrated,I pray another young man does not attempt this.
Am crying 4 him tears of joy....congrat Daniel, Mr governor u ve done well God bless u more.
ReplyDeleteLike seriously,the smile on his face melted my heart...so happy for him
DeleteAll they do in Nigeria is just to encourage terrorism, then when it gets out of hand they will start crying! Y are they treating this boy like 1 hero?? He s a desperate child!! Are there no kids who are rly suffering in d country nd who av nt involved in any stupid act?? Y not look into d matters of those ones, y are they celebrating dis 1?? Even if they want to send him to skul they sld av just don't done it privately nt taking shots wif d governor like some kinda hero!! I think ill method is d way in this country! They celebrate evil. Naija think! Dis is my opinion. You don't av to insult me if your opinion is different.
DeleteAm crying 4 him tears of joy....congrat Daniel, Mr governor u ve done well God bless u more.
ReplyDeleteWhish wan is congrat again? Where you trowel the "S" put?
Deleteok here's how this's gonna unfold:
ReplyDeleteFather: Johnbull i got a present for you
Son: But papa, this na toy plane nau
Father:yes study it and know how to get into a plane without being noticed
Son: But papa why nau
Father: So you can also get a scholarship like Daniel and become famous
Son: papa trust me nau i be waffy boy o. me go enter plane land for america begin send you dollar
That's how it starts. If Danny can do it then believe me bokoharam can do better. Instead of scolding the boy or better still discretely helping him to be a better person this people are encouraging and giving people ideas to commit atrocities.
Idiot hater go plan ur own make GEJ give u money.
DeleteJealousy raised to power 1 million.
DeleteThis boy deserves more. I suggest they send him to the military, he will do better there.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you. I have been sayin this. He is military property. Wonder y they r too blind to see this.
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ReplyDeleteOya na, look at his NOW and THEN appearance. Poverty no good o. They don wear am xmas cloth and watch. I sure say him schoolmates go they ask am for autograph. If na for Lucabarcee by force country or USA, he wld hv been something close to Hanana Montana. Nollywood, take note. SDKers, is it only Men that can marry 15yr old Bride in naija? Cos I'm 45yrs and think Daniel wld make a good groom
ReplyDeleteRotfl!!! I just like ur comment! Abi ooo
DeleteWhat will still happen to the many 'Daniel Oikhena's' in Nigeria? Nigeria should learn to be proactive and not reactive.
ReplyDeleteY do we always celebrate criminals in dis country. With d way dey are treating dis boy, dey are encouragin other children to try deir luck and bcome a celebrity too and get a scholarship. Its nt right. He has been turned to a hero.
ReplyDeleteShattap,, he's not a criminal.never call a minor that. He's a victim of the Nigerian soceity.
DeleteGo and boil rock jor,u re just being envious of dis small lad. Try wot he did and see where u'll end up. Ever heard of d word grace? No,i don't think so
DeleteShut up if u don't knw wat is talent then go bk to school....bad Bella
DeleteThanks jare......its so wrong to treat him this way. Another young man tried to do it and was caught... He shouldn't be encouraged. Yes, he's a victim but if you want to help him, don't make it public, send him to a school and keep everything low.
DeleteThanks jare......its so wrong to treat him this way. Another young man tried to do it and was caught... He shouldn't be encouraged. Yes, he's a victim but if you want to help him, don't make it public, send him to a school and keep everything low.
DeleteYea he s a criminal!! Even if they want to help him they shld nt make it public @all so as nt to encourage odas.
DeleteOoh my. See how he has blossomed. All children need is love, care, direction and mentoring. For all you judges, this boy may as well be our future president.
ReplyDeleteO boy handsome o choi! God bless him forever.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so uncomfortable being held @waist.
ReplyDeleteI wish him all the best.
This story and how it unfolds is pissing me off. This is how naija government encourage and reward bad behaviour. Many more will follow. This Daniel boy is lucky he did get crushed in the wheel compartment or fall out of the sky when the wheels were deployed for landing. Oshi buruku.
ReplyDeleteIts pissin you off? Go to room wall and hit your head there as many times as possible. Hit it very very hard till blood comes out and be chanting the boys name as you do so.
DeleteWhew! I commend the Edo govt for wat the did mbok. That boy will be good in the Secret Service.
Iwo gangan ni oloshi buruku!
DeleteSo we should kill him? A 15 year old boy is not allowed to make mistakes?
Destiny can't be changed. The boy is destined for greater heights.
Enemy of progress dats wat u re.
DeleteIf he had fallen off and his blood spilled, it would have made d runway slippery and that's how we would have heard of another plane crash, then all those supporting him won't be saying all they are saying now....
DeleteYeah he's lucky so shut the fuck up!
DeleteWats wrong wif nigerians?? Y are you insulting sum1 dats being honest?? The boy shld nt be celebrated!! Period. Y are they celebrating evil? Nd so many pple see nuffin wrong in it. All dose terrorists started from sumwia. They started like Daniel
DeleteWith the way they are now celebrating this boy, other kids will be tempted to try something dangerous. This is not how it should be at all. Why are they rewarding bad behaviour?
ReplyDeleteU re a big goat.
DeleteAngei y are yu calling him/her a goat? Anon only said d truth. Y are you attacking pple dat can think properly. Is d boy ur broda??
DeleteCouldn't stop my tears from flowing either,they are for joy though.See the transformation in looks for Daniel ,see what money can do.
ReplyDeleteDaniel deserves what he is getting and for those who think they can do it,let them try they will rot in jail for no one can be genuine like Daniel.Just wait for some years cos you will hear more good from Daniel.
He didn't leave his rosary too.
Congrats my boy.
Please change your DP. There is nothing remotely sexy about those lips. Disgusting!
DeleteHes so cute! What a nuaghty boy lol
ReplyDeletegood for him. what a destiny!
ReplyDeleteI feel it is wrong to treat this little boy like a hero because others will surely follow his foot steps.
ReplyDeleteWho cares what you feel?you'd rather he gets punished abi?agbaya
Deletelook at the amazing transformation within a couple of days? it just reinforces the saying that whatever you invest in a child's life is what you will get back i really hope this will be the start.
ReplyDeletethey could facilitate a mini excursion for him to travel to the usa that he really wanted to go for a couple of weeks during school holidays to get it out of his system as well
So that he can run away in Yankee?
DeleteWrong advice, Luca
Lovely, excited for u bro...
ReplyDeleteI dont agree with dis @ all, its like encouraging anoda child to run away d same way.. get prepared now u will see dose illatrate parents in benin would carry dia kids to d airport and tell dem to hide in d plane and tell dem to mak sure dey get caught....
ReplyDeleteI swear, Nigerian politicians are all d same.. PDP, ACP and all other P's. All these gestures, jes to score cheap political points.. Is this the kind of behavior that should be celebrated publicly? Now every street kid wiv family issues will definitely wanna pull a stunt(s) of their own.. Even some parents wld also encourage their children to pull stunts too... Chai, this country is sumfin else
ReplyDeletePoints or no points,the poor lad just landed a better chance at life...learn how not to be a sourpuss every time...learn how to see the good in the bad for a change...capisce?
DeleteU gullible lot.. Just pray that we don't hear of this kind of attempt again from another teenager.. Then u will see the bad in this bad
DeleteThanks Austin!! I don't just undstnd this country
DeleteI can't hold my tears,am so happy 4 him,I wish dey could for filled his dream by taking him abroad. poverty is a disease,see how money transformed him.I pray my almighty father make his glory arise & shine
ReplyDeleteDummy,it's fulfill
DeleteLol @ Anon 2:52 PM. You did not have to use the word "Dummy" though.
DeleteONE LOVE
see how fresh he is looking....Daniel pls be a good boy,God saved u for a purpose
ReplyDeleteRewarding bad behavior. Daft Nigerians and their daft leaders.
ReplyDeleteFuck u...
DeleteU PERVOTIC WHORISH GAY(its nt in d dictionary,i formd d word myslf)others r sayin hw he shld b scolded or hw more shld b given 2him bt u are tinkin of him as a groom & his asshole....tufiakwa
ReplyDeleteGod bless u my dear,try and be a good boy God saved ur life for a purpose.i can,t stop crying tears of joy chi chy
ReplyDeleteThe boy is even taller than the Governor,osho baba short die
ReplyDeleteGo Daniel, Go Daniel... God's grace is ever sufficient.
ReplyDeleteI love wat the governor is doing but wat happens to the millions of kids like him who can not get help?foods 4 thots.
ReplyDeleteLucky boy Daniel. Happy for the boy. But wait o, Daniel's age keeps reducing bi monthly. When this thing first happened, he was 15, he then became 14, now, he's 13. Shuotically, by the time he's done with college he might be a toddler. Hmmmmm, na watically!!!
ReplyDeleteDaniel and his Rosary. I see greatness in this boy
ReplyDeleteThis has got to be the most determined\ fearless lad of the century! I want to get into his head.I need to know what was running through his mind while up there clinging to life. Was he scared? Was he optimistic? I second that he be sent to a military school.This raw bravery which is beyond comprehension,must be utilised positively.This boy's story, is what documentaries we watch on discovery and Zone ~reality channels are made of! Signed:wide eyed!
ReplyDeleteFor d ist time ever. U have made a senseless comment. This act aint brave, it was highly stupid and dangerous.. And it makes him the luckiest boy in recent times
Delete@anon 44
ReplyDeleterun away where? for a boy that age to attempt the stunt he pulled points to total hopelessness,trust me within the time he has met those who gave him a scholarship and the governor and others his confidence,hope would have been rekindled.
i was reading a story somewhere online about the efcc employing a computer hacker that they arrested and jailed as a staff,now the guy is not only helping them immensely but wrote a programme that is being used to catch people