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Rlst84sale (m)
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I would not be surprised if we get to find out that EloSela is one white british attemting to neutralize people's comment/reaction to that incident. Had it been someone like Mr Omotade voiced out in Spain the other time we wouldn't have lost a fellow Nigerian. I have witnessed all sorts of ineqalities in the way Africans are treated aboard all these mega airlines. There was even a time Nigerians abroad had to petition UN on a similar facts, while not in support of anyone engaging in acts that warrants deportation, however, as long as we don't speak up knowing that most of African governments officials are figure heads uncle Toms, African will contnue suffering in the hands of Europeans. Let British legal system practice what they preach, Omotade was not totally wrong had it been something had gone wrong and that guy eventually died, your leaders would certainly do nothing. I commend people like Omotade who speak up to see that fellow men are not murdered under pretence of your so called British police duty. BA just like Iberia would not just earn my business untill they change and I will let people around me be aware of them. It's that simple.
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Imani (f)
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I would not be surprised if we get to find out that EloSela is one white british attemting to neutralize people's comment/reaction to that incident. Had it been someone like Mr Omotade voiced out in Spain the other time we wouldn't have lost a fellow Nigerian. I have witnessed all sorts of ineqalities in the way Africans are treated aboard all these mega airlines. There was even a time Nigerians abroad had to petition UN on a similar facts, while not in support of anyone engaging in acts that warrants deportation, however, as long as we don't speak up knowing that most of African governments officials are figure heads uncle Toms, African will contnue suffering in the hands of Europeans. Let British legal system practice what they preach, Akintoade was not totally wrong had it been something had gone wrong and that guy eventually died, your leaders would certainly do nothing. I commend people like Akintade who speak up to see that fellow men are not murdered under pretence of your so called British police duty. BA just like Iberia would not just earn my business untill they change and I will let people around me be aware of them. It's that simple.
Your comments are quite strong. I have always flown BA and have NOT been maltreated in any way. If you want to take your business elsewhere, that is fine. It is a free world and you have a choice where you spend your money. I am NOT saying our people should be treated roughly, however, people will treat you the way you want to be treated. If you respect yourself, you will be respected where ever you go, anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, Nigerians have not been known to behave in the most rational way at times. God forbid, if i was to be deported, i wont go about shouting and drawing attention to myself. The guy obviously didnt want to go back. Maybe he knew that the "punishment" back home would be worse. That is another story. I don't know the full story of his deportation. He may have overstayed and was caught or committed a crime, and upon release, was deported, we don't know. The british legal system is not the role model for legal practice, however, they try to be fair and tough at the same time. The moral of the story is this, when you go to another country, behave yourself, obey the law and you will be fine. Not every country is lawless like ours. |
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big_bumper (f)
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I would not be surprised if we get to find out that EloSela is one white british attemting to neutralize people's comment/reaction to that incident. Had it been someone like Mr Omotade voiced out in Spain the other time we wouldn't have lost a fellow Nigerian. I have witnessed all sorts of ineqalities in the way Africans are treated aboard all these mega airlines. There was even a time Nigerians abroad had to petition UN on a similar facts, while not in support of anyone engaging in acts that warrants deportation, however, as long as we don't speak up knowing that most of African governments officials are figure heads uncle Toms, African will contnue suffering in the hands of Europeans. Let British legal system practice what they preach, Akintoade was not totally wrong had it been something had gone wrong and that guy eventually died, your leaders would certainly do nothing. I commend people like Akintade who speak up to see that fellow men are not murdered under pretence of your so called British police duty. BA just like Iberia would not just earn my business untill they change and I will let people around me be aware of them. It's that simple.
I feel you my sister, if you hear someone wailing and yelling, it's human nature to want to know if things are okay. If I were to find myself in such similar situation, I would tell them I want to get off the plane, knowing the delay in off-loading me and my luggage would cost them thousands of pounds. Perhaps if more people make a stance (indirect silent protest) like this, they would reconsider other humane means of dealing with overstayers. |
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big_bumper (f)
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The country is sick and twisted. People want to work, yet they make it more profitable for people to stay on benefits. They waste so much money on deporting people or bribing people to go home.
It's so sad the way people get deported, they get picked up in shopping malls, at work, at home, whilst driving or anywhere, they don't get a chance to take anything at all, all what they have worked for goes down the drain, they lose their savings, their properties, everything they have worked for . . . Life sucks
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Siena (m)
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Wise words there, Imani. Nigerians treat Nigerians worse than any country abroad treats them. I've seen the way members of the NPF treat the very citizens they're employed to protect - in the course of them making "arrests", many Nigerians have died, or been maimed. Yet, how many Nigerians complain about that? How many Nigerians boycott NPF services? How many petitions to get the current bent police Administration out? NPF heavy-handedness does hit the news. If Nigerians can treat themselves that way, do you expect the rest of the world to treat them any better? I think it's time you guys spoke up closer to home.  The fact is, you can't get all you want in life by throwing tantrums - ask the deportee, he kicked, screamed, hollered, dug his heels into the cabin floor like a goat, but it made no difference. He was going home, whether he liked it all not - rough or smooth. Now, are you guys telling me, if he'd pulled that stunt in Nigeria, he wouldn't have had a beating? Then again, he probably would have gone quietly. If Nigerians feel the rest of the world are so bad, and treat them like dirt, why do they still bust a gut trying to leave Nigeria, for the uncompromising West? With all the apparent ill treatment of Nigerians, surely the best thing to do is remain at home? |
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nwandolina (f)
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make una boycott and girlcott BA hopefully the price will drop for us.
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Dis Guy
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shut up siena is anyone forcing you to boycott or sign petition? or why is this disturbing you so much? are you a shareholder or something? I've seen the way members of the NPF treat the very citizens they're employed to protect - in the course of them making "arrests", many Nigerians have died, or been maimed. Yet, how many Nigerians complain about that? How many Nigerians boycott NPF services? How many petitions to get the current bent police Administration out? millions!!!! |
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Dis Guy
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http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200804233293865President Umaru Yar’Adua has directed the Minister of State for Transportation in charge of Aviation, Mr. Felix Hyatt, to investigate reports of maltreatment of Nigerian passengers by foreign airlines.
The President, according to a source in the Presidency, was particularly miffed at an incident that took place on March 27, 2008, in which British Airways allegedly ordered over 100 Nigerians off its London–Lagos bound flight.
The passengers were reportedly protesting the brutal treatment of a Nigerian deportee aboard the flight.
The source said that Yar’Adua also directed the Aviation Minister to officially notify all foreign airlines operating in the country that the Federal Government would no longer tolerate the maltreatment of Nigerian passengers aboard their aircraft.
The source added that Yar’Adua expressed disgust at the nonchalant attitude of British Airways officials in response to the incident.
The President, it was learnt, also asked the minister to furnish him with a report of the development on the completion of the investigation.
The source explained that the President had so far not received any official report on the British Airways incident, and was only informed by reports in the media.
The source said, “The President is said to be concerned by the recent resurgence of complaints about the poor treatment, discrimination and downright abuse meted out to Nigerians by some foreign airlines operating in the country.
“The President has also directed the Minister to make it absolutely clear to all foreign airlines operating in Nigeria that under no circumstance will his administration tolerate the subjection of Nigerian passengers to less than acceptable standards of treatment.”
In another development, the President on Tuesday telephoned Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), in London to convey his personal best wishes to him on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary.Yaro on speed 
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stillwater (f)
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Hurray Yaradua to the rescue. |
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The Sly
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For the first time this year. . . . This is the first move that has been able to put a smile on ma face when it comes to Nigeria. Nice one!. . . .  |
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j-girl (f)
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3 gbosas for Yar'Adua!!! Finally, he does something about it. . . . . I hope they investigate this thing without egunje.  |
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dnative (m)
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Nice one here. I'm sure Olusegun Adeniyi (the president's spokesman) might be pulling some weight here. Remember when he was still at ThisDay and he wrote this article criticising the Britiish High Commission in Lagos of charging visa fees that 'expired and being non-refundable' after 30days of applicants making payment into the bank but was unable to make the interview. http://allafrica.com/stories/200705310257.html
http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=79603 (thisday archives link - login required)He seriously questioned how the fees payed into BHC GTB bank account could 'expire' within 30 days when the funds was still in their account and when the services the fees were paid for had not been rendered and moreso when the visa appointment process then was done in such a way that applicants can genuinely pay in the fees into the BHC bank account and end up being unable to secure a visa appointment at the VFS center within 30days. Left to some 'Nigerians', Segun shouldn't have complained because: he would not get better services from the Nigerian High Commission so he has no right to demand such from BHC
he cannot question the sovereignty of BHC as they represent Her Royal Majesty in Nigeria
he should have kept his mouth shut and go along with the flow as Nigerians are well known for their unruly behaviour
Nigerians are treated far worse by fellow Nigerians in their country.
But no Segun went ahead and complained anyway. And the result. BHC wrote a rejoinder apologizing to Segun for the personal experience his wife went through (his wife had earlier been subjected to this 'expiring fees' policy when she applied for a visa renewal at BHC) and taking time to clarify that they are now making provisions for applicants with genuine reasons to circumvent the '30-days fees expiry policy. http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=79747 (thisday archive link - login required)
http://allafrica.com/stories/200706010763.htmlMy take on this: The agent of change with regards to how Nigerians are being treated overseas does not necessarily have to start at home and should start anywhere, wherever as the occassion arises. It is not enough to castigate Omotade for standing up for his fellow Nigerian because Nigerians get a worse deal at home. We need to put our foot down with these guys whenever the opportunity presents itself as no one else would do this for us. Remember the saying about the Romans, Greek - when they came for the Romans, I did not complain because I was not a Roman, |
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Rlst84sale (m)
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Well stated by Dnative. Just as one of the late presidents of The United States said "The journey of a thousand years starts with just 1 step. The way Omotade took stand in England for that guy probably would have been same for a white, Spanish or Oriental given same or similar circumstance. As for a decision to boycut any business that performs below standard in their ethics is a principle of putting your money where your mouth is. Everyone may not join suit but sooner or later another victim might be you or someone close to you so it's better for us to voice out now so it won't continue. How many of you guys that live abroad can honestly say that you have never at one point or the other experienced prejudice or inequality in services or opportunities?. What have you done to effect change?. There are certain rules and guidelines to be followed in carrying out any assigned duty, why should that rule change when it comes to Africans?. Aren't you paying the same fare others are paying perhaps more?. For the purpose of clarity, no one advocates lawlessness either in your own or others' lands.
Moreover, I'm not saying that everything is rossy in Nigeria either but I strongly believe that things will get better it's just a matter of time and I pray that we all live to see and enjoy it. In the meantime, if changes don't happen from the top down let it be from the group up and you and I can start right from where we are.
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bluehorizo (m)
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President Umaru Yar’Adua has directed the Minister of State for Transportation in charge of Aviation, Mr. Felix Hyatt, to investigate reports of maltreatment of Nigerian passengers by foreign airlines. The President, according to a source in the Presidency, was particularly miffed at an incident that took place on March 27, 2008, in which British Airways allegedly ordered over 100 Nigerians off its London–Lagos bound flight. The passengers were reportedly protesting the brutal treatment of a Nigerian deportee aboard the flight. The source said that Yar’Adua also directed the Aviation Minister to officially notify all foreign airlines operating in the country that the Federal Government would no longer tolerate the maltreatment of Nigerian passengers aboard their aircraft. The source added that Yar’Adua expressed disgust at the nonchalant attitude of British Airways officials in response to the incident. The President, it was learnt, also asked the minister to furnish him with a report of the development on the completion of the investigation. The source explained that the President had so far not received any official report on the British Airways incident, and was only informed by reports in the media. The source said, “The President is said to be concerned by the recent resurgence of complaints about the poor treatment, discrimination and downright abuse meted out to Nigerians by some foreign airlines operating in the country. “The President has also directed the Minister to make it absolutely clear to all foreign airlines operating in Nigeria that under no circumstance will his administration tolerate the subjection of Nigerian passengers to less than acceptable standards of treatment.” In another development, the President on Tuesday telephoned Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), in London to convey his personal best wishes to him on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary. http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200804233293865 |
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Siena (m)
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shut up
Of course, what else would I expect from an average Nigerian? siena is anyone forcing you to boycott or sign petition? or why is this disturbing you so much? are you a shareholder or something?
millions!!!!
It's not disturbing me in the slightest. You're the one that's getting so worked up, insults are flowing. I'm sure BA will go bust if you boycott. |
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Allenpowered (m)
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well looks like the president is concerned too,
for the guy who said omotade should have put on the headphone, well they don't put on headphones except after take off, lol, check facts
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simmy (m)
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which petition?Nigerians are just silly!
have u been in aplane where most of the passengers are Nigerians??? its the definiton of chaos!!! nigerians are terribly aggressive and most of them think etiquette is the french word 4 mini skirt. I don't know what happnd on the BA flight but im willing to bet Ba had good enough reason to order them all off the flight. Nigerians behave like touts and expect the rest of the civilised world to treat them like gentlemen. See Nigeria people making a fool of us in London, dubai, jo-burg, practically everywhere! Nigerians should go n learn how to behave.
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jay bee (m)
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@ romeo
Why is the ipetition website making it mandatory to donate $2 upwards before one can support the action?
Hope it's not another ploy of the forever hungry/good for nothing naija fraudsters trying to cash in from something absolutely disgusting done to one of ours by BA.
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simmy (m)
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Nigeria 4 life!!!
always an opportunity to make moni
$2
LMAO
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jookco (m)
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Fuck the British Air Ways, I don't blame them, I blame the Nigeria Government, after the incident in Iberia from Spain Nigeria suppose to ban most of this Foreign Airlines.
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rasputinn (m)
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The federal government is taking an official position on the issue Yar'Adua orders probe of British Airways incidentFrom Madu Onuorah, Abuja PRESIDENT Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has directed the Minister of State for Transportation (Aviation), Mr Felix Hyatt, to begin an urgent investigation into a March 27, 2008 incident in which British Airways (BA) allegedly ordered more than 100 Nigerians off its London to Lagos flight "for protesting against the brutal treatment of a deportee aboard." Yar'Adua, who is in Germany for a medical review, asked Hyatt to take all necessary measures and protect "the travelling public from the humiliation they face daily from foreign airlines." A source told The Guardian that the President had seen reports of the incident from the British media, expressing "disgust" at the "seeming non-chalant attitude of BA officials." He, therefore, directed that since the minister has not forwarded any report of the incident to his office, he should be formally written to investigate the incident and report back to him. The source added: "The President is said to be concerned by the recent resurgence of complaints about the poor treatment, discrimination and downright abuse meted out to Nigerians by some foreign airlines operating in the country. "The President has also directed the minister to make it absolutely clear to all foreign airlines operating in Nigeria that under no circumstance will his administration tolerate the subjection of Nigerian passengers to less than acceptable standards of treatment." http://www.guardiannewsngr.com/news/article03//indexn2_html?pdate=230408&ptitle=Yar'Adua%20orders%20probe%20of%20British%20Airways%20incident |
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D-reloaded (f)
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I mean it's "cool" that he wants to look into the matter but he should probably "probe" more into WHY he has to fly out to Germany for medical treatement and also why Nigeria doesnt have her own airline
But that's just me.
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Siena (m)
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I mean it's "cool" that he wants to look into the matter but he should probably "probe" more into WHY he has to fly out to Germany for medical treatement and also why Nigeria doesnt have her own airline
But that's just me.
Especially lack of her own airline, TOH! |
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romeo (m)
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@ romeo
Why is the ipetition website making it mandatory to donate $2 upwards before one can support the action?
Hope it's not another ploy of the forever hungry/good for nothing naija fraudsters trying to cash in from something absolutely disgusting done to one of ours by BA.
ipetition is not a Nigerian site and the money they're begging for is not mandatory. You can give them if you want to support their server, I did not pay them any money and i got a mail telling me my petition was registered which petition?Nigerians are just silly!
have u been in aplane where most of the passengers are Nigerians??? its the definiton of chaos!!! nigerians are terribly aggressive and most of them think etiquette is the french word 4 mini skirt. I don't know what happnd on the BA flight but im willing to bet Ba had good enough reason to order them all off the flight. Nigerians behave like touts and expect the rest of the civilised world to treat them like gentlemen. See Nigeria people making a fool of us in London, dubai, jo-burg, practically everywhere! Nigerians should go n learn how to behave.
You are one of those silly Nigerians |
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romeo (m)
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Thank you for signing the "Nigerians boycott British Airways" petition at iPetitions.com website. Your signature is valuable and makes a real difference. Please encourage others to sign the petition as well. To do that, just forward the text below to everyone who might be interested: ------- FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS ------- Hi, I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed: "Nigerians boycott British Airways" http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Nigerians_against_BA?e I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes less than a minute of your time. Thanks! that's the mail i got from them |
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EloSela (f)
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Especially lack of her own airline, TOH! Man, you're really putting your stance out there aren't you? I don't what it was but I kind of got the impression that you were one of those types that always liked to sit on the fence when it came to topics like these. . . |
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Rlst84sale (m)
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I hope that Romeo guy is not another 419er or an opportunist taking advantage of a noble cause to advance his greed. Or worst, another BA agent to sabotage a decent effort just like Elosela and her likes. I guess it's high time to know who they really are. Wolfs in sheeps clothings, Nigeria will soon sort out her own anyway just a matter of time .
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Siena (m)
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I hope that Romeo guy is not another 419er or an opportunist taking advantage of a noble cause to advance his greed. Or worst, another BA agent to sabotage a decent effort just like Elosela and her likes. I guess it's high time to know who they really are. Wolfs in sheeps clothings, Nigeria will soon sort out her own anyway just a matter of time .
That's one hell of an allegation. I'd get your facts straight, before casting aspersions on his person. |
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romeo (m)
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I hope that Romeo guy is not another 419er or an opportunist taking advantage of a noble cause to advance his greed. Or worst, another BA agent to sabotage a decent effort just like Elosela and her likes. I guess it's high time to know who they really are. Wolfs in sheeps clothings, Nigeria will soon sort out her own anyway just a matter of time .
Better hope your dad is not a fraudster idiot!! you are using internet and you have never heard about ipetition? what is so difficult to understand about ipetition? i explained that the money is their own palava and that the Nigeria-BA petition has nothing to do with it and that your petition will be registered even if you did not donate to them Talk about stupid people! you'll get them here plenty |
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nkenwanyi
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I mean it's "cool" that he wants to look into the matter but he should probably "probe" more into WHY he has to fly out to Germany for medical treatement and also why Nigeria doesnt have her own airline
But that's just me.
To the best of my knowledge, Virgin Nigeria is Nigeria's national carier. You can check the media to confirm this. |
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