Joseph Blankson also known as Joe Blankson (born 29 October 1979 – 28 July 2018) was a Nigerian contractor who died while saving 13 victims of a boat accident. It happened on the Abonnema-Bakana waterway in Rivers State on 28 July 2018.

On Saturday 28 July 2018, the boat carrying 25 passengers left Abonnema Wharf for Bakana. Blankson and his sister were traveling to Bakana for a funeral. It was raining heavily during the boat's passage and the river was full of debris. Eventually the boat capsized.

Blankson swam in and out of the river 13 times to rescue the passengers. Suffering from exhaustion, he drowned on the 14th rescue attempt. It was reported that Blankson was the only fatality in the boat accident

Blankson's body was recovered a day later after the accident; he was buried the same day in the river according to customs over drowning. A service of songs in honour of the deceased was held and well attended.

On 29 July 2019, The Joe Blankson Foundation and swimming academy was setup in his honour by his wife and family to teach swimming and safety procedures for maritime travel.

The former senate president, Bukola Saraki and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar both tweeted about the incident, praising the heroic act of Blankson.

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike promised to support Blankson's family.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Blankson#:~:text=Joseph%20Blankson%20also%20known%20as,State%20on%2028%20July%202018.

Wow. Rip

I remember this guy. He did well.
It was also said on that thread that he was cultist and him trying to save people from dying and also losing his life was a retribution. But what do I know

May God provide for and protect the family.

Such a pity.

God bless op.

We need to remember people who actually matter not all the thieves parading themselves as law makers and all

May his soul rest well... He was a MAN. And an compassionate person.

I can still remember this story

May his soul keep on RIP.

A true HERO he is... In future, I will find a way to immotalize him.

May his soul continue to rest in peace.

According to Opta stats,

Blankson (13) has saved more lives than Bullhari (0)


Blankson > Bullhari


Hero.

Noted

We shall (one day) honor him

China112:
I remember this guy. He did well.
It was also said on that thread that he was cultist and him trying to save people from dying and also losing his life was a retribution. But what do I know

What a silly thing to insinuate. Have you ever seen a cultist care about the life of others?

RIP, u would have been my birthday mate if not d additional one day

Nothing like coast guard in this country.
Instead of them to use this man's brave action as a way to introduce a type of emergency response organisation fully equipped to handle water based accidents they are busy "praising the heroic act"
Wike, Atiku, Saraki. The best way to honor this man's heroic act is by creating the BLACKSON WATER ACCIDENT RESCUE AND RECOVERY ORGANIZATION. or something like that.

China112:
I remember this guy. He did well.
It was also said on that thread that he was cultist and him trying to save people from dying and also losing his life was a retribution. But what do I know

Yeah. That thread is an eye opener fr.

China112:
I remember this guy. He did well.
It was also said on that thread that he was cultist and him trying to save people from dying and also losing his life was a retribution. But what do I know

Rumours sha
Nyesom Wike PROMISED. Story story.
If na BBN housemates, him for don fulfil him promise since 2018

Fh

China112:
I remember this guy. He did well.
It was also said on that thread that he was cultist and him trying to save people from dying and also losing his life was a retribution. But what do I know

That say no to cultism thread should be the no 1 topic on the fp

may his soul Rest in Peace

What I take from this post is the debris on the waterway. We should stop dumping of refuse that finds their ways to the ocean. We are hurting ourselves. Govt should rise up and be responsible by providing good refuse dumping system and regulations.

R.I.P to the dead. Well done!

The man of the century. I salute his bravery. Instead of the oga at the top emulating this hero of our time, he ran to Daura on hearing of possible attack of aso villa by boko haram while his wife ran to dubai with family. We earnestly pray for a good, selfless leader ahead if 2023.

Wow
May God grant his soul eternal rest and protect and make provisions for his family

Rest On Sire!

R.I.P Hero

He is a true Hero no doubt. Your kids are proud to have a father like you, selfless and with dignity,what a worthy example and lesson for.your kids.

I read about him