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Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by TroubleMaker47(m): 10:49am On Aug 17, 2019 |
By the way, what of the people he saved? Have they tried to reach out to the lady and offer assistance? |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by erico2k2(m): 10:50am On Aug 17, 2019 |
careytommy37:the question should be what would it cost the FG to employ her.this is the right question |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by point5: 10:51am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Imagine,written a lot of letter already yet to address by govnor,,met deputy yet noting,,plz tell me how many letters you think Tacha will write to meet her govnor if she Wins BBnija pepper dem 2019 |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by TroubleMaker47(m): 10:53am On Aug 17, 2019 |
shege45:What is the Patriotism in saving lives? Una sef ehhh |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by TroubleMaker47(m): 10:54am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Emily22:Exactly what i was looking out for! Very sad! 1 Like |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Authority1o1(m): 10:56am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Simplyleo:You mean the "appropriate authority" that she has been writing multiple letters to? This country needs serious salvation bro. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by hilaryCU(m): 10:57am On Aug 17, 2019 |
I feel so emotional, anytime, i read news about this hero. If this man happens to come from a place where they respect selfless deeds, his story will never be forgotten and those he left behind will not have the cause to come to social media for this. He gave his life that others may live, rest on Bro, you are a rare gem. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by UnitedFront: 10:58am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Authority1o1: |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by eddyslim(m): 10:59am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Wike pls do something about this hero's family |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by bennie1980(m): 11:00am On Aug 17, 2019 |
For the lives of others, he gave his life. Let the governor help the family of the patriotic Nigerian |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by iyimide(m): 11:01am On Aug 17, 2019 |
This lady was my classmate some years back.. God will stand with you Blessing.. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by MondayOsunbor(m): 11:02am On Aug 17, 2019 |
[quote author=agwom post=81323471]Wife Of Hero Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries: ‘rivers Gov’t Hasn’t Kept Promises Mrs. Blessing Blackson is the wife of late Joe Blackson, who saved 13 passengers, but lost his life during a boat accident that claimed the lives of six persons, in July last year. One year after his death, the family of the unsung hero still misses their bread winner dearly. Daily Trust: How has it been since the death of your husband? Mrs. Blessing Blackson: Life has not been the same since I lost my husband. It has not been easy, especially because he was the father of the family and our breadwinner. His death has created a big vacuum in the family. All the same, we thank God for keeping us alive and for sustaining us. DT: A few days after his death, the Rivers State governor promised automatic employment for you and also to take care of the children’s education. Have these promises been fulfilled? Blackson: No. Nothing has been done. The promises haves not been fulfilled. DT: Why? Blackson: I don’t know. But I know that the governor is a good man and noted for keeping his promises. He is a very busy man and may have forgotten but I know that God will touch his heart to fulfill the promises made to this family. DT: Have you made inquiries on why the promise is yet to be fulfilled? Blackson: I have tried on my own to reach out to the government on this matter but nothing has happened yet. I have written letters which were addressed to the Chairman of Degema Local Government Council. I was also advised to meet the Head of Service. I tried severally but nothing has come my way. However, I was able to meet the Deputy Governor who advised me to write another letter to the governor on the promise. I have written the letter and the Deputy Governor promised to follow it up. DT: I learnt that you set up a foundation in honour of your late husband Blackson: Yes, I set up a foundation, as well as a swimming academy, which was launched on the 29th of last month to commemorate the one year anniversary of my husband’s death. The foundation is to teach both children and adults the rudiments of swimming in order to prevent what happened to my husband happening to others. I have started a process for the project but I need fund to implement it. I am working towards building an Olympic size swimming pool for the academy. I want to appeal to the state to come to our aid by fulfilling all the promises made to the family. My daughter will start school in September and I need fund to enroll her in school and also sustain my family. Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/wife-of-hero-who-died-saving-6-in-boat-mishap-cries-rivers-govt-hasnt-kept-promises.html[/quote Wayo government |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by dododawa1: 11:07am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Africa only celebrate CRIMINALS. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Nobody: 11:10am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Died saving 6 people? in Nigeria? Hell NO! i would just their drowning or drowned bodies as steps to walk on and save myself, They should call their Jesus, God and crooked pastors whom they pay thithes to, to save them. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Nobody: 11:14am On Aug 17, 2019 |
descartes400:Gbam! Afterall you can always find another girlfriend. Infact, even if it is my wife, i ain't prepared to die for her either, i can Always marry another wife. But when it comes to my children? I would use my head to Halt a speeding trailer. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by kayusely70(m): 11:14am On Aug 17, 2019 |
We never get our priorities in this country. If it was mundate matter im sure the governor wouldve rolled out the red carpet. Fulfil your promise and save the family from anguish. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by hilaryCU(m): 11:14am On Aug 17, 2019 |
For those suggesting that he should have stayed out,he might have acted on impulse and was just saving lives and i believe not knowing that he will die, since he was a very good swimmer to have managed to save such a number of drowning people. It was so unfortunate that it happened but it will be unfair to view it from the angle of he should have refused to help when he knew he can. He simply grew tired and died of exhaustion without much inkling that was going to happen. I pray he finds peace wherever and whatever might have happened to him in death. Your family will never regret your deed at the end. RIP Good Brother. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by WalkerMichael(m): 11:17am On Aug 17, 2019 |
point5: I doubt she'd need any letter sef |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by luvme0702: 11:19am On Aug 17, 2019 |
If it is BBnaija now, the government would have long fulfilled their promise. How can they delay fulfilling their promises for the family of a man who sacrificed his life to save people? No shame! I hate being a Nigerian. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Nobody: 11:26am On Aug 17, 2019 |
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Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by AntiWailer: 11:31am On Aug 17, 2019 |
iyimide: Iyimide P Bingham University 1 Like |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by ebuclassic18(m): 11:39am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Have you seen any of those the young man saved their lives comeout to protest or even remind the government on their promise to the family of the man that saved them,maybe they ave forgotten |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by AmazingELixir: 11:45am On Aug 17, 2019 |
Authority1o1: Ain't you very stupid for describing the governor asuch...is the state obligated to specifically cater for the deceased family, what the governor made was a pledge with no specified time frame to fulfill it.. The deceased young man is an unsung hero undoubtedly but his action was borne out of personal conviction and and not a service to the state but to humanity, so don't come to the public space to showcase your frustration with life. Nonsense! |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by sammie99: 12:20pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
After 1years gov. Wike has nt fulfiled his promise and u said the governor is a good man. The governor is a new branded form of yahoo boy. |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Nobody: 12:33pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
point5: see small kids na... may God see the family tru jari |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Emary(f): 12:34pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
agwom: OP, their surname is Blankson, not Blackson. Please take note. 1 Like
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Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by Keshi5(m): 12:53pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
theButterfly:Bro that Is not what the wife is asking for |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by cckalima: 1:30pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
point5:this inscription means "don't die for anything in Zoogeria." |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by cckalima: 1:32pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
quote author=point5 post=81331079]Innocent family..wicked Nigerian government,,they should nt have promised her anything instead of keeping her waiting this long,,if na BBnija winner now,,dey for don invite am give am one big brown envelope..[/quote] |
Re: Blessing Blackson, Wife Of Man Who Died Saving 6 In Boat Mishap Cries Out by dslintegrated: 2:08pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
The govt should quickly come to the family's aid and support them. |
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