He was talked about on the news so much for just 2weeks.. But he deserves more accolades. We want this kind of person as a president. May his soul continue to rest in peace

he saved 13, yemoja abi na mermaid was suppose to save him too na..... abi dem never appoint one for that jurisdiction...

An hero indeed . Rest on

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


Modified...


Those quoting me should know there is a thread on this from 2018 although I just joined Nairaland last year

Only wicked people, useless and good for nothing people will say he is a cultist after his heroic feat

Respect man

I respect this man so much from my tribe thou I have never met him but when I get to power I will immortallise you plus the imam who saved the christains from massacre God bless your soul.

COdeGenesis:
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.

Rest in peace

Civic studies curriculum needs to be amended to cature this man's selfless act of kindness.

heavenly candidate

careytommy37:


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

read the past thread.

PhenomenalAustin:
According to Opta stats,
Blankson (13) has saved more lives than Bullhari (0)

Blankson > Bullhari

Hero.

Buhari should be negative. -10,000

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


Modified...


Those quoting me should know there is a thread on this from 2018 although I just joined Nairaland last year

Cultists don't care about their life talk less of other people's lives. Stop being stupid. You have been like this since our years in primary school.

Rest well hero, at least you died for a purpose. Unlike some of our leaders that will die in death for there evil act.

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

You’re very STUPID.

COdeGenesis:
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.

I love the last line; The Rivers State governor, nyesom Wike promised to support the blankson's family

He so good in promising

What a hero

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He died a fool. You see this life, I can make sacrifices and render help here and there but when it involves my life, I back off no matter whosoever that is at stake.

Aidejay:
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.

anything that I'll make the got spend money on the masses is never a welcome development to the govt.

RIP AQUA MAN

hollywood would have done a movie. but nollywood ..............

He tried...but I can't die for anybody.... Jesus has died for me to live and always live....if I don't leave 85yrs and beyond. I Will not depart the earth.

Ordinary Nigerians that have performed noble duties and paid supreme sacrifice that are worthy of national honours but the Nigerian State never honour such except treasury looters.

COdeGenesis:
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.

RIP SIR.

Now this are people what given 100% for,I will tell my children about your selflessness

RIP to the unsung hero. This is what we should be reading about on fp, not one useless idiot forming slay queen and another idiot forming motivational speaker.

Hope they have fulfilled the promises to his family

He is truly an Hero. RIP Hero

Yeah, I remember this guy story then, such a sad event. RIP